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Volunteer With Friends-Stewards of AAMLO

Help Preserve History and Strengthen Community

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Friends-Stewards of African American Museum and Library at Oakland relies on dedicated volunteers who share a passion for preserving history, supporting educational programs, engaging the community, and helping create meaningful experiences for visitors of all ages.

Whether you have professional expertise to share, enjoy working behind the scenes, or simply want to become more involved in your community, there is a place for you at Friends-Stewards of African American Museum and Library at Oakland.

Why Volunteer?

As a volunteer, you'll have the opportunity to:

Support programs that preserve and celebrate African American history and culture
Assist with community events and educational initiatives
Share your talents and professional skills in meaningful ways
Meet others who are passionate about history, learning, and service
Help inspire future generations through community engagement
Make a lasting impact in Oakland and beyond

Current Volunteer Needs

At this time, Friends-Stewards of African American Museum and Library at Oakland is particularly seeking volunteers to assist with:

Communications Team

Social Media Marketing
Instagram and Facebook Page Administration
Contributing Monthly Newsletter Writers
Graphic Designers to Create Promotional Fliers for Programs & Events

Development Team

Fundraising Event Development
Major Donor Partnerships
Grant research
Grant Writing

Education Team

Relationship Development with Community Organizations and Schools
Program Development with Leadership Team
Program Implementation with Leadership Team

Event Services Team

Greeting Guests
Event Registration Assistance
Event Set-up Assistance
Event Break-down Assistance
Vender Assistance (as necessary)

Student Interns Coordination Team

Work with the Leadership Team to Educate Our High School Student Interns on Wednesdays from 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM (October - May every school year)

Oral History Support Team

Materials/Background research: Newspaper Articles and Images
Digitizing Video & Photos
Assist with Recording and Photographer

Volunteer Coordination Team

Monitor and Document Service Hours
Volunteer to Work During Beautification Days at AAMLO

Don't see your area of interest listed? We'd still love to hear from you. Let us know how you'd like to contribute and we'll explore opportunities together. We know our volunteers bring a wide range of talents, skills, and experiences that help strengthen our mission and community.

Ready to Get Involved?

Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and a member of our team will be in touch to discuss available opportunities and how your interests and skills can support our mission.

Volunteer Interest Form 

Friends-Stewards of African American Museum and Library at Oakland is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions may be tax-deductible as permitted by law.

EIN: 83-2780707

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