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Preserve the Past. Protect the Truth. Empower the Future.
Preserve the Past. Protect the Truth. Empower the Future.
We believe that preserving history is a collective responsibility. Whether you’re a tech wizard, a storyteller, a student, or simply someone who cares, there’s a place for you here.
Our volunteers are the heart of this movement. Together, we safeguard the archives, oral histories, and cultural treasures that might otherwise be erased.
Why Volunteer?
Why Volunteer?
Be part of a nationwide, people-powered effort to protect at-risk cultural memory.
Learn new skills in archiving, digital tools, and community preservation.
Connect with others who share your passion for history, justice, and truth.
See your work have a direct, lasting impact.
At Action4Heritage, you’re not just donating your time — you’re preserving the voices, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities for generations. You’re ensuring that truth lives on, even when systems try to erase it.
At Action4Heritage, you’re not just donating your time — you’re preserving the voices, struggles, and triumphs of Black communities for generations. You’re ensuring that truth lives on, even when systems try to erase it.
Your skills matter. Your voice matters. Your action matters.
Your skills matter. Your voice matters. Your action matters.
Ways You Can Volunteer
Ways You Can Volunteer
Offer Your Expertise
Archivists, historians, genealogists (all levels welcome!)
Developers, designers, and data scientists (If you love organizing data, we need you!)
Project managers, communicators, and fundraisers
Expand Our Reach
Introduce us to local institutions, churches, and heritage groups
Help us build partnerships that extend our impact
Spread Awareness
Share our mission in your community groups, classrooms, and workplaces
Host a conversation, workshop, or small group meeting to inspire action
Amplify our stories on social media to help them reach wider audiences
Hands-On Preservation
Participate in data rescue deployments at archives, cemeteries, and libraries
Support training for families and communities learning to preserve their own treasures
Our Volunteer Onboarding Process
Our Volunteer Onboarding Process
We know activism and archiving can feel overwhelming — so we meet you where you are.
Step 1: Welcome & Orientation
Step 1: Welcome & Orientation
Once you sign up, you’ll be invited into our Slack community. There, you’ll meet your Onboarding Buddy and receive a Digital Welcome Packet with everything you need to get started.
Step 2: Learn the Basics
Step 2: Learn the Basics
You’ll be introduced to our Movement Manifesto, Code of Conduct, and Slack best practices.
We’ll also share a quick overview of guerilla archiving and why this work is urgent.
Step 3: Share Your Skills & Interests
Step 3: Share Your Skills & Interests
After you’ve settled in, we’ll invite you to complete a Skills & Interest Form. This helps us connect you to the right projects, whether that’s scanning records, collecting oral histories, fundraising, or helping organize local events.
Step 4: Activate & Contribute
Step 4: Activate & Contribute
With your interests in mind, we’ll plug you into a team, project, or local effort.
Don’t worry — you’ll always have support from your buddy and community leads as you get started.
Ready to Join Us?
Ready to Join Us?
Preserving history isn’t just important — it’s urgent. With less than two months before major federal changes threaten cultural memory, we need your skills, your passion, and your energy.
Volunteer FAQ
Volunteer FAQ
How much time do I need to commit?
It’s up to you. Some volunteers help just a few hours a month; others take on ongoing roles. We’ll match you with opportunities that fit your availability and interest.
Can I volunteer remotely?
Yes! Many roles — like data entry, transcription, design, tech development, or outreach — can be done from anywhere. Fieldwork deployments are available for those who want to be hands-on in archives, cemeteries, or museums.
What if I only want to help occasionally?
That’s fine. You can support by spreading awareness, hosting a local info session, or connecting us with funders or institutions. Every action matters.
What skills are you looking for most?
We need:
Tech & Creative (developers, designers, data scientists)
Archiving & Research (archivists, genealogists, historians)
Community Builders (fundraisers, outreach leaders, organizers)
Hands-On Volunteers (digitizing records, documenting cemeteries, capturing oral histories)
What’s the onboarding process like?
We’ll walk you through it step by step:
Welcome call to get to know you.
Orientation to introduce our programs and values.
Choose your path — from fieldwork to digital support.
Ongoing training & mentorship to help you grow in the role.
What’s the impact of my volunteering?
Every volunteer helps ensure Black history — especially intersectional stories of women, LGBTQ+ people, and people with disabilities — is preserved and accessible. Your work could reconnect families, protect cultural memory, or inspire the next generation.
Both time and money are precious gifts. If you're in the position to offer both, please see our Contribute & Support page to discover opportunities to fund our programs!
Both time and money are precious gifts. If you're in the position to offer both, please see our Contribute & Support page to discover opportunities to fund our programs!
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