• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights Movement

    Martin Luther King Jr

    National Historic Site Georgia

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Rosarian

Volunteer Rosarian

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Make a Difference
at
Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site

VOLUNTEER!

Use your knowledge, skills, and talent to give back to your community and inspire others. Volunteers committing 1 or 2 days of service a week are needed. Some opportunities include:

  • Meeting and greeting the park’s visiting public
  • Assisting in the park’s many special events
  • Maintaining the International Peace Rose Garden
  • Photographing park events
  • Digitizing historical documents, photos, and slides
  • Maintaining the park’s library
  • Conducting interpretive talks and tours
  • Designing posters and brochures for park events

And much, much more!

We are seeking individuals and groups who are enthusiastic, eager to learn, and can work with the general public. You may be the person we are seeking!

For more information regarding Martin Luther King Jr., National Historic Site's volunteer program and/or opportunities for volunteering, contact Ranger Klima or Ranger Smith, Volunteer Coordinators for the park.

Did You Know?

Mama King (Alberta)

Mama King (Alberta) was playing the organ in 1974 when a young Black man named Marcus Wayne Chennault stood up and opened fire. He killed Mama King and a Deacon and wounded two other Deacons.  He was sentenced to life in prison and died in 1988. No reason was ever given for why he killed Mrs. King.