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Published 1/20/26 11:57AM
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Volunteer Videographers Needed – Black Composers Concert (Washington, DC)

James Weldon JohnsonCommunity School of the Arts
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, DC
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    • Details

    Date:
    February 21, 2026
    2:15 PM - 5:00 PM EST
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    Approximately 3 hours on Saturday, February 21.
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Civic Engagement, Education
    Benefits:
    Academic Credit Available
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Volunteer Videographers Needed – Black Composers Concert (Washington, DC)

    James Weldon Johnson Community School of the Arts (JWJCSA) is seeking 1–2 volunteer videographers to help record our annual Black Composers Concert, a free community celebration of music by composers of African descent as part of DC's official celebration of Black History Month.

    This special afternoon features classical, jazz, Gospel, and sacred works performed by outstanding local, regional, and national artists. Your support will help us preserve and share this powerful music with a wider audience through future YouTube streaming.

    📅 Event Details

    • Date: Saturday, February 21, 2026
    • Time: 3:00 PM (approx. 2–3 hours on site)
    • Location: Jerusalem Baptist Church, Washington, DC

    🎬 Volunteer Role

    Volunteers will assist with:

    • Video recording of live performances (fixed or lightly monitored setup)
    • Capturing high-quality audio/video suitable for post-event streaming
    • Coordinating with JWJCSA staff and fellow volunteers during the concert

    This role is ideal for students and professionals who enjoy using their skills to support arts and community programming.

    💛 Why Volunteer?

    • Be part of a meaningful cultural event celebrating musical excellence
    • Gain live-event recording experience
    • Receive credit/acknowledgment on our written program
    • Support accessible arts education and community engagement in DC

    📌 Requirements

    • Familiarity with basic video recording equipment
    • Ability to bring and operate your own camera preferred (limited equipment may be available)
    • Friendly, reliable, and comfortable working in a live performance setting

    No prior experience with JWJCSA is required—just a passion for the arts and community!

    Location

    On-site

    Jerusalem Baptist Church

    2600 P St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
    Directions

    Getting There: Jerusalem Baptist Church is located at 2600 P Street NW in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC. By car or ride-share, head toward Georgetown and follow local signs to P Street NW (limited street parking available). By Metro, the closest stations are Foggy Bottom–GWU (Blue/Orange/Silver Lines) or Dupont Circle (Red Line), each about a 10–20 minute walk. Several Metrobus routes also serve the Georgetown area, with stops a short walk from the church.

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