{"id":52,"date":"2026-05-06T16:02:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T16:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhswa.org\/wordpress\/?page_id=52"},"modified":"2026-05-16T00:46:05","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T00:46:05","slug":"volunteer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bhswa.org\/wordpress\/volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"Volunteer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4f0a6af3 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-right:2rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:2rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-848b9e2b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-1-font-size\">Volunteer<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Black Washingtonians. The Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS) relies on dedicated volunteers to help support our programs, events, collections, and community outreach efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re passionate about history, archives, education, or event planning, there are a variety of ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:1.5rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"mailto:blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com?subject=Volunteer%20Interest\">Contact<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"628\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bhswa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-215\" style=\"border-radius:12px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bhswa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer.png 628w, https:\/\/www.bhswa.org\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/volunteer-300x163.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4rem\">Opportunities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Volunteer Opportunities may include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Assisting with events and exhibitions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supporting archival and research projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helping with data entry and digital organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to communications, outreach, or graphic design<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing administrative or office support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging with the community at public programs and school visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4rem\">Why Volunteer with BHS?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Support the preservation of local Black History and culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gain hands-on experience in archival work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect with others who are passionate about heritage and community<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop new skills in a supportive and inclusive environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Providing administrative or office support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engaging with the community at public programs and school visits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-h-2-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:4rem\">How to Get Involved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, ages, and experience levels. To get started, please email us directly at <strong><a href=\"mailto:blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com\">blackheritagesocietywa@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong> with your name, availability, and area(s) of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A team member will follow up with more information and upcoming opportunities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Volunteer Join us in preserving and celebrating the rich history of Black Washingtonians. The Black Heritage Society of Washington State (BHS) relies on dedicated volunteers to help support our programs, events, collections, and community outreach efforts. 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