Volunteer

There are a variety of ways to support the park's mission and help visitors find inspiration in Frederick Douglass's legacy.

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Become a steward of Cedar Hill by joining the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) program. Volunteers are essential for taking care of the site and connecting visitors to America's national treasures.

You can volunteer on your own or with a group. Volunteers help us accomplish our mission by:

• Operating the front desk at the visitor center
• Removing litter and invasive plant species
• Assisting with special events
• Working on projects
• Giving educational programs and tours of the historic house

We welcome volunteers of all ages. Youth under 18 may volunteer with written consent from a parent or guardian. Your company, organization, or school can volunteer as a group for special events, to fulfill community service hours, or just to support the site.

 

Students get their community service hours by removing invasive species from the site.

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Apply now!

The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site is part of the administration unit, National Capital Parks - East. Please contact the Partnerships, Volunteer and Youth Programs division by email: [e-mail], by phone: [phone], or through the Volunteer Interest Form for further information about volunteering at National Capital Parks - East.

Contact the volunteer coordinator at the Frederick Douglass National Historic Site by emailing [e-mail] to get more information.