Volunteering at the Black History Museum

Share your skills, enthusiasm and time by volunteering at the Black History Museum. Some volunteer activities may take place at other locations such as Freedom House Museum and the African American Heritage Park.
Page updated on September 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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Volunteering at the Black History Museum

If you can help us with any of the activities listed below, please indicate your preferences on the Volunteer Application.  

Volunteer Opportunities

Some of the listed activities are not always available. If we can not meet your needs right away for a rewarding volunteer experience, you may want to consider volunteering at another Alexandria museum. And be sure to join check our Calendar of Events for festivals, lectures, and other fun and interesting ways to participate.

  • Event Assistant: Assists staff with set-up, clean-up, and the running of occasional programs. 
  • Library Cataloging: Assists curators with cataloging books for the Watson Reading Room.
  • Research Assistant: Act as independent research assistant for the Museum, doing research at different historic sites and libraries in the metropolitan area