Volunteer and Make an Impact.
Volunteers are the heart of the Center, bringing our mission to life.
Ways to Serve
- Event Support
- Lobby Greeter or Wayfinder
- Activity Day Assistant
- Craft or Activity Prep
- Virtual Volunteer
- School Group Guide
- Exhibit Assistant
- Docent
- Docent/ Interpreter
Requirements
- Volunteers under 18 need parental/guardian approval before joining the volunteer team.
- Volunteers must submit to a background check. For those under 18, the parent/guardian can submit a background check for their minor.
Shifts: Available daily, including evenings for select events. We believe in flexibility in accommodating our volunteers’ busy work schedules.
FAQS
Descriptions of each volunteer role
Role Descriptions
- Event Support
Assist with setup, registration, and ushering at public programs like author talks, film screenings, and performances. - Lobby Greeter or Wayfinder
Welcome visitors, distribute guides, and help guests navigate the Center with basic directions (minimal training required). - Activity Day Assistant
Engage weekend visitors by facilitating hands-on educational or cultural activities and distributing materials. - Craft or Activity Prep
Support educational programming by preparing materials such as bookmarks, activity kits, or art supplies. - Virtual Volunteer
Contribute remotely through data entry, social media creation, translation, or accessibility support. - School Group Guide
Help staff manage large student groups as they tour the Center (minimal training required). - Exhibit Assistant
Offer insights in a designated gallery room to deepen visitor engagement without leading a formal tour (some training required). - Docent
Lead guided tours that deliver immersive, educational experiences across our exhibitions (training and certification required). - Docent Interpreter
Provide guided tours in additional languages—such as Spanish, French, or ASL—for broader visitor accessibility (training and certification required).
What are the benefits of volunteering at the Center?
In addition to working with our incredible staff and meeting guests interested in civil and human rights, Center volunteers receive the following benefits.
- Free parking in the Coca-Cola parking deck during their volunteer shift
- 20% on select items in the Center’s gift shop
- 10% off at the Bottle Cap Café next to the Center, in Pemberton Park
- Free branded Center swag (t-shirts, cups, bags, etc.)
- Annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration
What is expected of volunteers at The Center?
Volunteers are expected to follow policies and procedures by providing a friendly and enriching environment for our guests.
Who can I contact if I have more questions?
For questions please email our Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].