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!