Volunteer: Gantt Center ReceptionPrivate event rental hosted by The Gantt Center (Charlotte, NC) They are hosting a reception following their Black Creative Collective day conference for 50 guests. Volunteer Role: Event greeting, wayfinding, and general support Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Private event rental hosted by The Gantt Center (Charlotte, NC) They are hosting a reception following their Black Creative Collective day conference for 50 guests. Volunteer Role: Event greeting, wayfinding, and general support Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 25, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CFH Support for IAAM After 5This volunteer request is in support of the event taking place throughout the rest of the museum that evening. IAAM After 5 is a new vibrant evening experience that invites you to explore one of the nation’s most powerful cultural institutions in a whole new light from 5pm to 8pm. This role is specifically for CFH support so previous experience in CFH is required. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer This volunteer request is in support of the event taking place throughout the rest of the museum that evening. IAAM After 5 is a new vibrant evening experience that invites you to explore one of the nation’s most powerful cultural institutions in a whole new light from 5pm to 8pm. This role is specifically for CFH support so previous experience in CFH is required. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 24, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: IAAM After 5IAAM After 5 is a new vibrant evening experience that invites you to explore one of the nation’s most powerful cultural institutions in a whole new light from 5pm to 8pm. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night, a happy hour with your crew, or a meaningful way to close out your summer Friday, this is your invitation to visit the IAAM! What’s Included with Admission: Full access to IAAM galleries, including our Special Exhibition, ‘middle of somewhere: The art and legacy of Black Southern makers’, as well as the IAAM Boutique & Café Experience our newest ‘Finding Freedom” Audio + Augmented Reality (AR) Tour’ Cash bar with The Final Pour Live music by Deejay Rubin (5–7pm) and live performance by LaFaye and the Fellas (7–8 PM) Volunteer roles and responsibilities: We are asking for volunteer support to assist with checking in guests, wayfinding, and CFH support. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer IAAM After 5 is a new vibrant evening experience that invites you to explore one of the nation’s most powerful cultural institutions in a whole new light from 5pm to 8pm. Whether you’re looking for the perfect date night, a happy hour with your crew, or a meaningful way to close out your summer Friday, this is your invitation to visit the IAAM! What’s Included with Admission: Full access to IAAM galleries, including our Special Exhibition, ‘middle of somewhere: The art and legacy of Black Southern makers’, as well as the IAAM Boutique & Café Experience our newest ‘Finding Freedom” Audio + Augmented Reality (AR) Tour’ Cash bar with The Final Pour Live music by Deejay Rubin (5–7pm) and live performance by LaFaye and the Fellas (7–8 PM) Volunteer roles and responsibilities: We are asking for volunteer support to assist with checking in guests, wayfinding, and CFH support. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Jul 24, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Unwind | A Family Wellness DayUnwind is a family-friendly celebration of National Wellness Month that invites youth and families to pause, recharge, and prepare for the new school year through wellness, creativity, movement, and community. As summer comes to a close, the International African American Museum welcomes guests of all ages to enjoy an afternoon dedicated to rest, reflection, and joyful connection while providing families with resources to help students begin the school year feeling supported and empowered. Roles and responsibilities of volunteers: Help answer questions, assist with set-up and break-down (of chairs and tables), and greet guests. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Unwind is a family-friendly celebration of National Wellness Month that invites youth and families to pause, recharge, and prepare for the new school year through wellness, creativity, movement, and community. As summer comes to a close, the International African American Museum welcomes guests of all ages to enjoy an afternoon dedicated to rest, reflection, and joyful connection while providing families with resources to help students begin the school year feeling supported and empowered. Roles and responsibilities of volunteers: Help answer questions, assist with set-up and break-down (of chairs and tables), and greet guests. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 1, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Life, Love, and Liberation: Exploring Black Faith and IdentityJoin us for an intimate evening of conversation, reflection, and connection with acclaimed authors, theologians, and cultural commentators Ekemini Uwan and Dr. Christina Edmondson. Drawing from their book Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation, Uwan and Edmondson will engage in a candid discussion about faith, identity, belonging, and what it means to live with purpose and conviction in today's world. Volunteer roles: Visitor check-in and wayfinding Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Join us for an intimate evening of conversation, reflection, and connection with acclaimed authors, theologians, and cultural commentators Ekemini Uwan and Dr. Christina Edmondson. Drawing from their book Truth's Table: Black Women's Musings on Life, Love, and Liberation, Uwan and Edmondson will engage in a candid discussion about faith, identity, belonging, and what it means to live with purpose and conviction in today's world. Volunteer roles: Visitor check-in and wayfinding Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Sep 17, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: USCT Genealogy ProjectVolunteers to work in the CFH Office downloading USCT Pension Application files from the NARA website: https://catalog.archives.gov/search-within/300020?page=7&q=U.S. Colored Troops Days & Hours: Tuesday – Fri; 10am – 4 pm (I don’t expect them to work the full 6 hours. This is just the available timeframe) Max number of volunteers per day: 4 This will on-going until the files are all downloaded Each volunteer will be provided with a laptop. They will sit inside the CFH Office. A short overview & training session will be given. This is open to all volunteers (not just CFH volunteers). Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Volunteers to work in the CFH Office downloading USCT Pension Application files from the NARA website: https://catalog.archives.gov/search-within/300020?page=7&q=U.S. Colored Troops Days & Hours: Tuesday – Fri; 10am – 4 pm (I don’t expect them to work the full 6 hours. This is just the available timeframe) Max number of volunteers per day: 4 This will on-going until the files are all downloaded Each volunteer will be provided with a laptop. They will sit inside the CFH Office. A short overview & training session will be given. This is open to all volunteers (not just CFH volunteers). Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Remote Metadata CollectionThis opportunity is for those who are unable to come on-site but would still like to be involved, CFH needs assistance with pulling metadata from documents donated during IAAM History Programs. This role involves reviewing PDF files and entering information into a spreadsheet. You can log your hours around your schedule, regardless of the time listed for the shift. Program: Daily IAAM Operations This opportunity is for those who are unable to come on-site but would still like to be involved, CFH needs assistance with pulling metadata from documents donated during IAAM History Programs. This role involves reviewing PDF files and entering information into a spreadsheet. You can log your hours around your schedule, regardless of the time listed for the shift. Program: Daily IAAM Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Center for Family History VolunteerYou must attend Center for Family History Training to sign up.
Center for Family History (CFH) volunteers will work with our research assistants to greet guests, address inquiries or concerns about how to start research, and provide general assistance. Program: Daily IAAM Operations You must attend Center for Family History Training to sign up.
Center for Family History (CFH) volunteers will work with our research assistants to greet guests, address inquiries or concerns about how to start research, and provide general assistance. Program: Daily IAAM Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Guide (Morning)Be the first to welcome our visitors from all over the world to the International African American Museum (IAAM). Our Welcome Guides greet our visitors on the West Yard and direct them to the East Yard for entrance into the museum, provide reminders about exploring the African Ancestorial Memorial Gardens, tickets, and answer general FAQs. Skills and Abilities Demonstrable interpersonal skills or customer service experience – must be able tomake each visitor feel welcome and resolve problems Flexible and willing to problem solve/ adapt quickly to changing situations Reliable and willing to meet requirements and expectations set by Museum staff Interest in African American History and Culture and an eagerness to learn something new every day Ability to use QR codes to assist visitors with content on Bloomberg Connects. Enthusiasm for working with the museum’s diverse audiences Comfortable and confident speaking to diverse groups of people Foreign language or ASL skills are not required but a plus All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations Requirements Background check is required Must be 18 years of age or older Completion of Volunteer Orientation Program: Daily IAAM Operations Be the first to welcome our visitors from all over the world to the International African American Museum (IAAM). Our Welcome Guides greet our visitors on the West Yard and direct them to the East Yard for entrance into the museum, provide reminders about exploring the African Ancestorial Memorial Gardens, tickets, and answer general FAQs. Skills and Abilities Demonstrable interpersonal skills or customer service experience – must be able tomake each visitor feel welcome and resolve problems Flexible and willing to problem solve/ adapt quickly to changing situations Reliable and willing to meet requirements and expectations set by Museum staff Interest in African American History and Culture and an eagerness to learn something new every day Ability to use QR codes to assist visitors with content on Bloomberg Connects. Enthusiasm for working with the museum’s diverse audiences Comfortable and confident speaking to diverse groups of people Foreign language or ASL skills are not required but a plus All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations Requirements Background check is required Must be 18 years of age or older Completion of Volunteer Orientation Program: Daily IAAM Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Welcome Guide (Afternoon)Be the first to welcome our visitors from all over the world to the International African American Museum (IAAM). Our Welcome Guides greet our visitors on the West Yard and direct them to the East Yard for entrance into the museum, provide reminders about exploring the African Ancestorial Memorial Gardens, tickets, and answer general FAQs. Skills and Abilities Demonstrable interpersonal skills or customer service experience – must be able tomake each visitor feel welcome and resolve problems Flexible and willing to problem solve/ adapt quickly to changing situations Reliable and willing to meet requirements and expectations set by Museum staff Interest in African American History and Culture and an eagerness to learn something new every day Ability to use QR codes to assist visitors with content on Bloomberg Connects. Enthusiasm for working with the museum’s diverse audiences Comfortable and confident speaking to diverse groups of people Foreign language or ASL skills are not required but a plus All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations Requirements Background check is required Must be 18 years of age or older Completion of Volunteer OrientationProgram: Daily IAAM Operations Be the first to welcome our visitors from all over the world to the International African American Museum (IAAM). Our Welcome Guides greet our visitors on the West Yard and direct them to the East Yard for entrance into the museum, provide reminders about exploring the African Ancestorial Memorial Gardens, tickets, and answer general FAQs. Skills and Abilities Demonstrable interpersonal skills or customer service experience – must be able tomake each visitor feel welcome and resolve problems Flexible and willing to problem solve/ adapt quickly to changing situations Reliable and willing to meet requirements and expectations set by Museum staff Interest in African American History and Culture and an eagerness to learn something new every day Ability to use QR codes to assist visitors with content on Bloomberg Connects. Enthusiasm for working with the museum’s diverse audiences Comfortable and confident speaking to diverse groups of people Foreign language or ASL skills are not required but a plus All abilities are welcome, please let us know if you need accommodations Requirements Background check is required Must be 18 years of age or older Completion of Volunteer OrientationProgram: Daily IAAM Operations Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |