VOLUNTEER
WITH GREENWOOD RISING

 

Greenwood Rising hosts 2,000 middle and high school students annually.

While we have paid docents to lead these tours, additional chaperones are often needed to supervise the students. Volunteers would be asked to support our paid docents in conducting these educational tours.

Submit an inquiry if you are interested in African American history and museum studies and want to gain hands-on experience with guided tours. All volunteers will receive snacks and water the day of their shift.

 

WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO BE A GREENWOOD RISING HISTORICAL CENTER VOLUNTEER?

Volunteer positions are open to all individuals who meet the qualifications outlined on this page, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability, following intensive training by appointed Greenwood Rising leadership.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old by the start of the volunteer assignment.

WHAT ARE THE PERSONAL QUALITIES OF A GREENWOOD RISING VOLUNTEER?

  • Enthusiasm to work with various age groups and diverse audiences

  • Possess communication skills to make each visitor feel welcome and impart relevant historical center content

  • Knowledge of Greenwood Rising exhibits

  • Willing to learn history and connect people to stories

  • Dedication to Greenwood Rising’s mission and to the values of the Volunteer Program

  • Reliable and consistently fulfills volunteer commitments to the Historical center

HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?

  • Complete a volunteer application and waiver.

  • Attend volunteer orientation and training.

  • Commit to an initial volunteer assignment.