Volunteer with the DC History Center

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Volunteers bring skills, life experience, and energy to supporting the DC History Center’s mission and the work of its staff. Volunteer time and talent are integral to our success. If you are college age or older and enjoy talking about DC history to the general public, consider volunteering at the DC History Center.

Current Opportunities

EXHIBIT AIDES
The DC History Center seeks Exhibit Aides to welcome its visitors and assist them in the galleries.

DC History Center Exhibit Aides

    • Receive training on exhibit content.
    • Are stationed in either the exhibit galleries or welcoming visitors in the atrium.
    • Survey the gallery, engage visitors, and respond to questions.
    • Observe the spaces to ensure the safety of the exhibit elements and the visitors.
    • Assist with light housekeeping of the exhibit.
    • Assist with opening and closing procedures.
    • Report any unusual/questionable activity to the security guard.

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Commitment

The weekly hourly commitment varies per position, but most volunteers commit 3-5 hours per week.

 

Volunteer Benefits

    • Invitations to special events, exhibition openings, and receptions
    • Washington History magazine
    • Invitations to annual volunteer recognition events
    • Discounted prices to DC History Center programs
    • A community of fellow history lovers!

 

Questions? Email volunteer@dchistory.org

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DC History Center
801 K Street Northwest, Washington, DC

Thursday-Friday, 12pm-7pm
Saturday-Sunday, 12pm-6pm

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As a private, nonprofit organization, the DC History Center relies on generous gifts from individuals, foundations, and corporations to support our mission. In times of upheaval and uncertainty, we rely on history to guide us.

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At the DC History Center, we tell the diverse stories of our nation’s capital to a broad community of learners. We seek to bring people together to satisfy their curiosity, learn each other’s stories, and develop respect for the larger community in which we live.

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