Opportunities From: Volunteer Connect: International African American Museum

Volunteer: Park Circle Pride Tabling Event

Park Circle Pride Block Party. The volunteer request is to assist with the setup and breakdown of tabling materials as well as interacting with attendees. 

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

Park Circle Pride Block Party. The volunteer request is to assist with the setup and breakdown of tabling materials as well as interacting with attendees. 

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 6, 2026

Zip Code: 29405

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: CFH Lunch & Learn

The Center for Family History will host a lunch & learn for volunteers who would like to learn more about assisting in CFH. This opportunity is for anyone who is interested in volunteering or is a seasoned CFH volunteer. This training will include: an overview on how to begin researching family genealogy, operation of interactive screens, how to use the reference library, and other frequently asked questions. Lunch will be provided.

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

The Center for Family History will host a lunch & learn for volunteers who would like to learn more about assisting in CFH. This opportunity is for anyone who is interested in volunteering or is a seasoned CFH volunteer. This training will include: an overview on how to begin researching family genealogy, operation of interactive screens, how to use the reference library, and other frequently asked questions. Lunch will be provided.

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 22, 2026

Zip Code: 29401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Revolutionary Conversations

As we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the International African American Museum is proud to present the first installment of Revolutionary Conversations – a collaborative dialogue series developed in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston County Public Library, and Charleston Gaillard Center. Facilitated by Tina Singleton of Transformation Table, this inaugural program invites participants into a powerful evening of shared stories, open reflection, and collective truth-telling. Centered on themes of freedom, justice, and belonging, Revolutionary Conversations challenges us to examine the promises of the past and the possibilities of the future.

Dialogue Notetaker Volunteer
Volunteers will be assigned to a dialogue table during Revolutionary Conversations | Humanity in History and will help document meaningful reflections, responses, and themes shared throughout the guided discussion experience. Volunteers are encouraged to actively listen, engage respectfully with participants, and capture impactful quotes, ideas, and moments from the conversation through handwritten notes. Legible handwriting, attentiveness, and comfort in group dialogue settings are strongly encouraged.

Additional Volunteer Request: Assist with program setup and breakdown, including chairs, signage, and materials. Support transitions and guest wayfinding as needed during the program.

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

As we mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the International African American Museum is proud to present the first installment of Revolutionary Conversations – a collaborative dialogue series developed in partnership with the Gibbes Museum of Art, South Carolina Historical Society, Charleston County Public Library, and Charleston Gaillard Center. Facilitated by Tina Singleton of Transformation Table, this inaugural program invites participants into a powerful evening of shared stories, open reflection, and collective truth-telling. Centered on themes of freedom, justice, and belonging, Revolutionary Conversations challenges us to examine the promises of the past and the possibilities of the future.

Dialogue Notetaker Volunteer
Volunteers will be assigned to a dialogue table during Revolutionary Conversations | Humanity in History and will help document meaningful reflections, responses, and themes shared throughout the guided discussion experience. Volunteers are encouraged to actively listen, engage respectfully with participants, and capture impactful quotes, ideas, and moments from the conversation through handwritten notes. Legible handwriting, attentiveness, and comfort in group dialogue settings are strongly encouraged.

Additional Volunteer Request: Assist with program setup and breakdown, including chairs, signage, and materials. Support transitions and guest wayfinding as needed during the program.

Program: Events/Programs Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Jun 4, 2026

Zip Code: 29401

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: USCT Genealogy Project

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

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 Collection

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

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 Volunteer

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

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 to
make 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 to
make 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 to
make 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 to
make 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