Volunteer Opportunities at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic SiteDo you love African American History? Do you love Women's History? Do you want to perpetuate Mary McLeod Bethune’s legacy? Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to enhance your public speaking skills? If so, then volunteering at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House is for you! The National Park Service is looking for volunteers to assist with visitor services at the Mary McLeod Bethune Council House National Historic Site, one of the premier African American heritage sites in Washington, D.C. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to share and foster an appreciation of Mrs. Bethune’s legacy with visitors from all over the nation and the world. You would be volunteering in the original building that served as the home of Mrs. Bethune from 1943-1949 and first national headquarters of the organization she established, the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. (NCNW) from 1943-1966. Volunteers will have the opportunity to receive firsthand training from NPS staff about the history and legacy of Mrs. Bethune and the NCNW. Volunteers will also be provided training in historical interpretation by NPS professionals. If you are a college student and majoring in African American Studies, Women's Studies, History or Public History, ask your professor about internship opportunities through this program. Volunteer Opportunities |
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Last updated: August 6, 2024