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Be a Guardian of Black History

Black history is more than a collection of dates and events—it is the story of resilience, culture, and contributions that have shaped the world. However, much of this history is at risk of being lost, erased, or misrepresented. By becoming a volunteer with The Black History Foundation, you play a crucial role in safeguarding and sharing these stories for generations to come.

Make an Impact

Why Volunteer with TBHF?

By volunteering with The Black History Foundation, you become part of a community dedicated to preserving and sharing Black history. Your contributions directly impact how future generations learn about and connect with their heritage.

Help Digitize and Preserve History

Work with our team to digitize historical documents, photographs, and artifacts, ensuring they're preserved for future generations.

Engage in Community Outreach

Help organize and participate in community events, workshops, and educational programs that promote Black history awareness.

Support Education Initiatives

Contribute to developing educational materials, curriculum guides, and resources that accurately represent Black history.

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Volunteering with The Black History Foundation has been exceptionally rewarding, being able to discuss concepts, ideas, and various plans in accelerating their development processes has helped me greatly understand how charitable organizations operate, their thought processes, and build true intuitive reasons as to why people should care about the history humanity is creating.

Watson Lewis-Rodriguez
Watson Lewis-Rodriguez
Website Developer • 2 months
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Volunteer Opportunities

We offer a variety of volunteer positions to match your skills, interests, and schedule. Whether you can commit a few hours per week or want to help with specific projects, there's a place for you in our mission.

Research Assistant

Remote

Help with historical research, document digitization, and archival work. This role involves working with primary sources, organizing documents, and contributing to our digital archives.

Time: 5-10 hours/week
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Community Outreach Coordinator

Local

Organize and participate in community events, workshops, and educational programs. This role focuses on connecting with local communities and spreading awareness about our mission.

Time: 8-12 hours/week
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Curriculum Developer

Remote

Assist in creating educational resources, lesson plans, and teacher guides focused on Black history. Experience in education or curriculum development is beneficial for this role.

Time: 6-8 hours/week
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Digital Content Creator

Remote

Create engaging content for social media, blog posts, and multimedia presentations that highlight Black history and our foundation's work.

Time: 4-8 hours/week
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Event Volunteer

Local

Support our events team with planning, setup, and facilitation of fundraisers, exhibitions, and community gatherings. This is a great way to get involved on a flexible schedule.

Time: Varies by event
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Oral History Collector

Local/Remote

Interview community elders and record their stories to preserve firsthand accounts of historical events and cultural traditions. Training provided.

Time: 4-6 hours/week
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Technology Volunteer

Remote

Contribute technical skills to our digital preservation projects, website development, or database management. Coding skills are valuable but not required for all tech positions.

Time: 6-10 hours/week
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Fundraising Assistant

Remote

Support our fundraising team with donor communications, grant research, and campaign planning. Help us reach our fundraising goals to sustain our programs.

Time: 5-8 hours/week
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Don't see a role that matches your skills? We're always open to new ideas and ways volunteers can contribute to our mission. Contact us to discuss custom volunteer opportunities.

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Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with The Black History Foundation. Please complete the form below to apply. Our volunteer coordinator will contact you within 3-5 business days.

Your email client will open to send the application to volunteer@TheBlackHistoryFoundation.org

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