(CNN) -- I'm proud to be the honorary chair of the National Day of Service happening this Saturday, inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and legacy. It's the perfect way to kick off the inauguration weekend because anyone can participate, and we know that when we work together, we will achieve more than one person could on his or her own. President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, members of Congress and their families will be rolling up their sleeves at service projects in our nation's capital. But you don't have to be in Washington to get involved. From repairing fire-damaged homes in Colorado and cleaning sidewalks in Detroit to spending time with children with disabilities in New Orleans, every state will offer opportunities to volunteer.
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Chelsea Clinton heads National Day of Service on Saturday, will kick off inauguration weekend
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All the states will offer volunteer opportunities everyone can participate in, she writes
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Chelsea Clinton's grandmothers instilled in her family the value of service
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She says if everyone commits to year-round volunteer work, lots can be achieved
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