Volunteer: IAAM Employee Open HouseWe are excited to announce that IAAM will host an Employment Open House on Monday, April 27th, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the lobby. This event will support our ongoing recruitment efforts and provide an opportunity for qualified candidates to meet with hiring managers directly. Positions We Are Hiring For: • Gallery Ambassador • Armed Security Associate • Facilities Technician • Visitor Experience Associate • Café Associate • Center for Family History Archivist • Summer Camp Learning Facilitator Volunteer Request: Assist with check-in and registration. Assist with the application process for walk-ins. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer We are excited to announce that IAAM will host an Employment Open House on Monday, April 27th, from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the lobby. This event will support our ongoing recruitment efforts and provide an opportunity for qualified candidates to meet with hiring managers directly. Positions We Are Hiring For: • Gallery Ambassador • Armed Security Associate • Facilities Technician • Visitor Experience Associate • Café Associate • Center for Family History Archivist • Summer Camp Learning Facilitator Volunteer Request: Assist with check-in and registration. Assist with the application process for walk-ins. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 27, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Chi Phi ReceptionChi Phi Fraternity will be holding reception at IAAM from 6:30-10 PM. This event will have food, bar, and live band featured. Assistance with general wayfinding requested. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Chi Phi Fraternity will be holding reception at IAAM from 6:30-10 PM. This event will have food, bar, and live band featured. Assistance with general wayfinding requested. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Decolonizing Faith: Reviving the Black Church for Liberation and CommunityJoin pastor, theologian, and author Thabiti Anyabwile as he brings his book Reviving the Black Church to life in a dynamic conversation. This session welcomes faith leaders, students, young adults, activists, scholars, and community members curious about how faith can transform lives and communities. Through stories, practical insights, and interactive dialogue, Anyabwile will explore how the Black Church can be renewed as a space for spiritual depth, social justice, and collective empowerment. Participants will reflect on ways to strengthen faith, promote justice, and foster resilience in both personal and community life. This is more than a conversation—it’s an invitation to connect, reflect, and be inspired. You’ll leave equipped with ideas and actionable steps to help revive the Black Church for liberation and impact. Volunteer Request: Set up chairs, seating guests, registration Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Join pastor, theologian, and author Thabiti Anyabwile as he brings his book Reviving the Black Church to life in a dynamic conversation. This session welcomes faith leaders, students, young adults, activists, scholars, and community members curious about how faith can transform lives and communities. Through stories, practical insights, and interactive dialogue, Anyabwile will explore how the Black Church can be renewed as a space for spiritual depth, social justice, and collective empowerment. Participants will reflect on ways to strengthen faith, promote justice, and foster resilience in both personal and community life. This is more than a conversation—it’s an invitation to connect, reflect, and be inspired. You’ll leave equipped with ideas and actionable steps to help revive the Black Church for liberation and impact. Volunteer Request: Set up chairs, seating guests, registration Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 16, 2026 Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: The Politics of Forgiveness SymposiumForgiveness is often presented as a personal virtue or spiritual mandate—but when viewed through the lens of history, trauma, and social justice, it becomes clear that forgiveness is also deeply political. This half-day symposium brings together faith leaders, scholars, and community voices to examine how forgiveness is shaped by power, identity, and public expectation. Volunteer Request: Assistance with seating guests Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Forgiveness is often presented as a personal virtue or spiritual mandate—but when viewed through the lens of history, trauma, and social justice, it becomes clear that forgiveness is also deeply political. This half-day symposium brings together faith leaders, scholars, and community voices to examine how forgiveness is shaped by power, identity, and public expectation. Volunteer Request: Assistance with seating guests Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 Zip Code: 29405 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: 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 (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 |
Volunteer: Jazz in the GardenJazz in the Garden is a family-friendly program that invites guests of all ages to enjoy the vibrant world of jazz in an engaging and interactive setting. The program features live music, hands-on workshops, and cultural experiences designed to connect the community with the rich traditions of jazz. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or discovering it for the first time, Jazz in the Garden offers a welcoming and fun experience for the whole family. This year, the program will focus on the Jenkins Orphanage Band and its legacy in Charleston: supporting children through the arts and teaching leadership skills to African-American orphaned children. Therefore, this program will host live-painting with musicians as models and Jeopardy, leading up to a jazz show performed at the end of the day. With a focus on cultural heritage and musical exploration, Jazz in the Garden promises to be an inspiring celebration of music, history, and community. Program Needs: Assist with setup and breakdown of chairs in the West Yard, assist with setup and breakdown of activity stations, program facilitation, assist with checking in guests, and guiding them to the appropriate space. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Cravens Foundation. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Jazz in the Garden is a family-friendly program that invites guests of all ages to enjoy the vibrant world of jazz in an engaging and interactive setting. The program features live music, hands-on workshops, and cultural experiences designed to connect the community with the rich traditions of jazz. Whether you’re a longtime jazz fan or discovering it for the first time, Jazz in the Garden offers a welcoming and fun experience for the whole family. This year, the program will focus on the Jenkins Orphanage Band and its legacy in Charleston: supporting children through the arts and teaching leadership skills to African-American orphaned children. Therefore, this program will host live-painting with musicians as models and Jeopardy, leading up to a jazz show performed at the end of the day. With a focus on cultural heritage and musical exploration, Jazz in the Garden promises to be an inspiring celebration of music, history, and community. Program Needs: Assist with setup and breakdown of chairs in the West Yard, assist with setup and breakdown of activity stations, program facilitation, assist with checking in guests, and guiding them to the appropriate space. This program is made possible through the generous support of the Cravens Foundation. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026 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: IAAM History X LincolnvilleIAAM History is an on-site community scanning day taking place in Lincolnville at Ebenezer AME Church. Duties will include welcoming guests, directing guests to and from the scanners, and possibly assisting with scanning documents. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer IAAM History is an on-site community scanning day taking place in Lincolnville at Ebenezer AME Church. Duties will include welcoming guests, directing guests to and from the scanners, and possibly assisting with scanning documents. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On May 30, 2026 Zip Code: 29485 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Young Griots: Abayomi DollsThrough the Young Griots program, learners will discuss themes, historic moments, and various aspects of African American and African culture to showcase the importance of storytelling and story sharing within the global African diaspora. Program needs: Assist guests with creating abayomi dolls; replenishing supplies; assist with check in of guests. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Through the Young Griots program, learners will discuss themes, historic moments, and various aspects of African American and African culture to showcase the importance of storytelling and story sharing within the global African diaspora. Program needs: Assist guests with creating abayomi dolls; replenishing supplies; assist with check in of guests. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: IAAM History X Epps-McGill FarmhouseIAAM History is an on-site community scanning day taking place in Kingstree at the Recreation Center. Duties will include welcoming guests, directing guests to and from the scanners, and possibly assisting with scanning documents. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer IAAM History is an on-site community scanning day taking place in Kingstree at the Recreation Center. Duties will include welcoming guests, directing guests to and from the scanners, and possibly assisting with scanning documents. Program: Events/Programs Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Apr 11, 2026 Zip Code: 29556 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: Education Ambassador (School Field Trips)The 2025-2026 field trip season runs from September 9, 2025, through May 28, 2026. School groups will visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the following times: 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. But we will not require you to report for duty until the second week of field trips: September 16-18.Each group's visit is a 100-minute experience, which includes:● Onboarding (15–30 minutes): An informative session with Museum Educators to prepare the students for their visit.● Self-Guided Tour (60 minutes): A self-guided experience through the museum's exhibits.● Departure (10 minutes): A brief debrief and departure process.Your Role and ScheduleWe rely on you to help us make these visits run smoothly. Your principal duties will be to assist the Education Department staff with onboarding, guiding, and debriefing school groups. Your tasks may vary, but you will likely be asked to:● Distribute handouts, lanyards, and tour supplies during onboarding.● Help guide school groups to the starting point of their self-guided tours.● Help groups find specific artifacts and exhibits listed on their tour guides.● Assist with the exit process and help collect lanyards, clipboards, and other materials during the debriefs.On your volunteer days, please plan to arrive by 9:00 AM to attend our 15-minute morning team meeting. This meeting is where you will receive your daily assignments, so your attendance is essential. Please expect to stay until 1:00 PM, when we will hold a 15-minute team debriefing from 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM.Important Guidelines● Dress Code: Please wear comfortable shoes, as you will be on your feet for several hours.● Professionalism: Be prepared to engage with the groups in a professional and friendly manner.● Emergency Protocol: You are not required to assist with behavior management or medical emergencies. Should an issue arise, please notify an Education staff member immediately. Our team members are trained in these protocols and will handle the situation. Please see the Education Ambassador: Emergency and Safety Protocols document below for specific guidelines.● Absences: If you cannot make your scheduled volunteer shift, please notify us as soon as possible, and at least 24 hours in advance if possible.Finally, we will send out a list of all scheduled schools each Friday before the upcoming field trip week. Please note that if there are no schools scheduled on a day you typically volunteer, you are not required to come in.
Program: Educator Ambassador The 2025-2026 field trip season runs from September 9, 2025, through May 28, 2026. School groups will visit on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the following times: 9:30 AM, 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 11:00 AM. But we will not require you to report for duty until the second week of field trips: September 16-18.Each group's visit is a 100-minute experience, which includes:● Onboarding (15–30 minutes): An informative session with Museum Educators to prepare the students for their visit.● Self-Guided Tour (60 minutes): A self-guided experience through the museum's exhibits.● Departure (10 minutes): A brief debrief and departure process.Your Role and ScheduleWe rely on you to help us make these visits run smoothly. Your principal duties will be to assist the Education Department staff with onboarding, guiding, and debriefing school groups. Your tasks may vary, but you will likely be asked to:● Distribute handouts, lanyards, and tour supplies during onboarding.● Help guide school groups to the starting point of their self-guided tours.● Help groups find specific artifacts and exhibits listed on their tour guides.● Assist with the exit process and help collect lanyards, clipboards, and other materials during the debriefs.On your volunteer days, please plan to arrive by 9:00 AM to attend our 15-minute morning team meeting. This meeting is where you will receive your daily assignments, so your attendance is essential. Please expect to stay until 1:00 PM, when we will hold a 15-minute team debriefing from 12:45 PM to 1:00 PM.Important Guidelines● Dress Code: Please wear comfortable shoes, as you will be on your feet for several hours.● Professionalism: Be prepared to engage with the groups in a professional and friendly manner.● Emergency Protocol: You are not required to assist with behavior management or medical emergencies. Should an issue arise, please notify an Education staff member immediately. Our team members are trained in these protocols and will handle the situation. Please see the Education Ambassador: Emergency and Safety Protocols document below for specific guidelines.● Absences: If you cannot make your scheduled volunteer shift, please notify us as soon as possible, and at least 24 hours in advance if possible.Finally, we will send out a list of all scheduled schools each Friday before the upcoming field trip week. Please note that if there are no schools scheduled on a day you typically volunteer, you are not required to come in.
Program: Educator Ambassador Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 29401 Allow Groups: No |