This post is authored by Jo Reese, VP/Senior Archaeologist with Archaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc. (AINW) in Portland, Oregon.

This year, Archaeological Investigations Northwest, Inc., (AINW) offered to have Martin Luther King Jr. Day, as our first ever volunteer service day, in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., in keeping with his words:

"Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?”

AINW offered to support volunteer efforts for this day by paying for the holiday, if the employee participated for at least 4 to 6 hours as a volunteer in a group activity that was aligned with the theme of Doing for Others.

AINW also collaborated with a local historical society to help them with tasks at their museum, the Zimmerman Historical House.

AINW employees participated in several other activities:

• Indian Creek Natural Area Habitat Restoration

• Habitat for Humanity ReStore
• Nadaka Nature Park, for Friends of Trees
• Oregon Food Bank
• Hands On Greater Portland with SOLVE

AINW’s first annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service holiday was a resounding success! To learn more of AINW’s participation, visit our website, and look under AINW Provides on our home page.

Does your firm participate any unique benefits for its employees? Let us know in the comments!