Bicentennial Volunteers

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

NPS

Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! The Frederick Douglass National Historic Site will be hosting educational programming throughout the bicentennial year.

Volunteers are needed to:

• greet visitors
• assist with tours, activities, and parking
• provide site and program information
• perform cosmetic maintenance needs
• work on special projects and event planning

We welcome volunteers of all ages. Youth under 18 may volunteer with written consent from a parent or guardian.

 

NPS

Apply now!

Begin the process by filling out this volunteer interest form (PDF, 330 KB). Contact the volunteer coordinator to get more information or to submit completed applications:

Frederick Douglass NHS
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
1411 W Street SE
Washington, D.C. 20020

Phone: [phone]

Email

 

• 

  A Community Event for Everybody

  Bicentennial Events

  An entire year of events to celebrate the bicentennial of your neighborhood national historic site!

• 

  Education is Emancipation!

  Educational Initiatives

  Our site offers free educational products and initiatives. Continue Douglass's legacy by using education as a guiding principle.

• 

  200 Years Tell a Story

  Learn the History of Frederick Douglass

  Frederick Douglass was a runaway slave, abolitionist, equal rights advocate, statesman and more.