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Support The Sankofa Scholars
Volunteer With Sankofa Scholars

Help Young People Discover Who They Are—and Who They Can Become.

Share your time, experience, and talents with young people exploring African and African Diaspora culture, leadership, service, and global citizenship.

Become a Volunteer

Your Presence Matters

Invest Your Time in the Next Generation

Sankofa Scholars empowers young people to explore their heritage, broaden their worldview, develop leadership skills, and build meaningful relationships with peers throughout the African Diaspora.

Volunteers help bring that mission to life. Whether you can lead a workshop, mentor a student, assist with a cultural activity, support a field trip, or help behind the scenes, your contribution can make a lasting difference.

You do not need to be a teacher or an expert to serve. We are looking for dependable, caring people who believe in our young people and are willing to show up for them.

A Sankofa Scholars volunteer helping students with a cultural learning activity

Ways to Serve

Put Your Skills to Work

Volunteer opportunities are available throughout the program year. Individuals, community organizations, businesses, fraternities, sororities, and professional groups are encouraged to participate.

1

Mentor a Scholar

Encourage students, share life lessons, help them set goals, and support their personal and leadership development.

2

Lead a Workshop

Introduce scholars to topics such as African history, culture, careers, financial literacy, civic engagement, STEAM, wellness, or entrepreneurship.

3

Support Program Sessions

Help with student activities, setup, meals, supplies, registration, photography, and other program-day needs.

4

Assist With Field Trips

Serve as a chaperone or provide logistical support during museum visits, cultural experiences, service projects, and educational outings.

5

Support Community Service

Help scholars plan and complete projects that respond to real community needs while building teamwork, empathy, and responsibility.

6

Help Behind the Scenes

Contribute through fundraising, event planning, transportation, outreach, administrative support, or professional expertise.

A guest speaker leading a Sankofa Scholars educational session

Who We Need

Caring Adults Ready to Make an Impact

The strongest volunteers are people who respect young people, appreciate cultural learning, and understand the importance of consistency.

  • Positive and encouraging
  • Dependable and punctual
  • Respectful of different backgrounds
  • Comfortable working with youth
  • Willing to listen and learn
  • Committed to student safety
  • Ready to work as part of a team
  • Passionate about community service
Please note: Volunteers working directly with students may be required to complete an application, orientation, reference check, and background screening before serving.

Help Us Build the Next Generation of Leaders

A few hours of your time can introduce a scholar to a new career, strengthen their confidence, deepen their cultural pride, or inspire a dream they carry for the rest of their life.

Volunteer With Sankofa Scholars
Because Sankofa Scholars serves young people, applicants seeking direct or recurring contact with students may be required to complete an interview, orientation, reference check, and criminal background screening before beginning volunteer service.

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