Volunteer

About the Obama Foundation Volunteer Program

The Obama Foundation Volunteer Program is a key component in achieving the Foundation’s mission. By engaging community members for a variety of volunteer positions, the program ensures  high-quality visitor experience, both at the Obama Presidential Center and for specialized  programs.

This commitment to civic participation reflects President Obama's belief that every individual possesses the ability to create positive change, starting locally and extending globally.

Our volunteer represents the Obama Foundation Values both onsite and in the community. They embody President Obama's message of “ordinary people doing extraordinary things”.

We are looking for passionate individuals who represent our Hope to Action values as you greet, welcome and assist our visitors from down the street and across the world. 

“ Change starts when ordinary people decide they're going to do extraordinary things.”

–President Obama

Volunteer Roles

Campus Ambassadors 

Campus Ambassadors support general operations as well as special programs and events. Shifts may be located both indoors and outdoors, and throughout the campus, including the Museum Building, Forum, and Home Court athletic center.

• Providing general information (hours, pricing, parking)

• Greeting and support getting around campus

• Customer service

• Providing information on exhibitions, programs, and events

• Task-related staff support

Above all, these Ambassadors ensure that everyone who steps foot on campus feels welcome and valued.

School Group Ambassadors

These volunteers support the next generation of changemakers by supporting student visits on campus. Specific tasks include: 

• Greeting school groups and support them from arrival through check in

• Being friendly and engaging with educators and students of all ages 

• Distributing appropriate educator resources for each age group

• Answering questions and curiosities about the Obama Presidential Center, and following-up with the appropriate staff members if answers to questions are unknown. 

Special Events Volunteers:

Show your enthusiasm for The Obama Foundation mission by volunteering at one of our community events!

Responsibilities will vary depending on the program or event, and each opportunity will include training. 

We are looking for volunteers who are:

• Adaptable and able to follow directions

• Reliable and enthusiastic

• Possess good communication skills 

• Able to use computerized online scheduling system