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Volunteer With the Alghini Institute

Our mission to preserve Italian American heritage depends on people like you. Whether you have a few hours a month or deep expertise to share, there is a meaningful way for you to help families stay connected to their roots.

Ways to Get Involved

Tell us which areas fit your skills and schedule. Opportunities depend on current projects.

Oral History Interviewer

Record elders’ stories via remote video interviews for our Digital Piazza living-history archive, preserving voices for future generations.

2–4 hours/month

Genealogy Research Volunteer

Help research and fact-check our published genealogy guides and resource listings. This role does not provide individual records-retrieval services.

3–5 hours/month

Clean Streets Volunteer (Phoenix)

Join our 20th Street cleanups in Phoenix. Interested in your own city? Tell us. National expansion is planned, not running.

4–6 hours/quarter

Translator / Transcriber — Future need

Translate Italian-to-English documents—birth records, letters, oral history transcripts—so families can understand their heritage in both languages.

2–3 hours/month

Express Your Interest

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Employer Volunteer-Grant Programs

Many companies match volunteer hours with charitable donations. Check with your employer's giving or CSR team to see if your hours with the Alghini Institute qualify for a volunteer grant. We are happy to provide documentation of your service upon request.

Every Family Has a Story · 2026 Annual Fund Drive

Help build the next chapter.

Support our Annual Fund Drive to keep Italian American stories, heritage research, and educational resources free to discover and share.

Help us reach $50,000 by December 31.