Martin Luther King Jr. Day may have ended, but that does not mean the day's benevolence should halt.

"Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?" King said before his untimely death.

Striving to help Penn State students answer King's ringing question with a resonant response of "a lot," the AT&T Center for Service Leadership is holding its 11th annual spring volunteer fair today between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. in the HUB Alumni Hall.

To volunteer is one of the most rewarding and valuable ways to use time, said Beth Bradley (graduate-education), program director at the AT&T Center for Service Leadership.

"Volunteering can expand your perception of your local and worldwide community," Bradley said.

"It's also a great way to network and build relationships with people in the community," Bradley added.

The service fair connects Penn State students, staff and faculty with more than 50 nonprofit organizations that hope to recruit fresh volunteers. Participating organizations vary in objectives, so students can find agencies that matter to them, Bradley said.

"There are all different kinds of opportunities," she said. "Check out all agencies and keep your mind open to find one that suits your needs."

Some of the event's 50 organizations include the American Cancer Society, 123 S. Sparks St.; Alpha Fire Company, 400 W. Beaver Ave.; and the Centre County Women's Resource Center, 140 W. Nittany Ave.

Volunteer opportunities range from long-term, such as serving as a mentor, to short-term, such as helping at a benefit walk.

Student volunteers really can make a difference, said Leslie Wilson, assistant director of programs at the Second Mile, a State College-based organization that focuses on giving underprivileged children a better future.

"The bulk of our program volunteers are Penn State students," Wilson said. "The service fair gets our name out there in terms of awareness."

Lisa Pearson (sophomore-division of undergraduate studies), who attended the volunteer fair during her freshman year, said it introduced her to the volunteer opportunities in and around Penn State.

Pearson is now a student coordinator for Lions SHARE, which refers Penn State students to volunteer opportunities in Centre County based on the student's experiences, interests and time constraints.

"The fair goes well for anyone who goes with a goal," she said. "You have to stop at tables and ask questions. Sign up for more information. Take pamphlets. Volunteer."