Washington, DC Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play essential roles in sharing the holdings, exhibits, research, and educational programming of the National Archives with the public. We are always on the lookout for dynamic, curious individuals who want to be a part of the National Archives volunteer team. Times to volunteer are varied, including weekday, weekend, and evening hours.
Volunteer activities include:
Special Events
Lead hands-on activities during special-themed days in the Learning Center by introducing the great variety of records in the National Archives in new ways to the public. Volunteers assist with Family Days, the Archives Sleepover, the 4th of July, and much more. Requires strong interpersonal skills while working with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles. Volunteers must be able to handle frequent walking and standing.
Education Programs
Volunteers play a key role in supporting K-12 education programs at the Archives. They work with students and teachers in the Galleries by providing in-depth information as well as in our education classrooms. Requires strong interpersonal skills while working with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles. Volunteers must be able to handle frequent walking and standing.
Spotlighting in the Galleries and Rotunda
Introduce the general public to the priceless holdings of the National Archives by providing in-depth information and stories on NARA holdings and facilitating hands-on Discovery Cart activities. Requires an interest in American history and government and strong interpersonal skills while working with diverse audiences, age groups, and learning styles. Volunteers must be able to handle frequent walking and standing.
Program Support
Volunteers with special skills or expertise are welcome to help out in various other ways, including office support/administration.
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