About a month from today, the annual Folklife Festival kicks off on the Mall. China and Kenya will be featured nations/cultures. Didn't know it, but the Smithsonian looks for volunteers to photo/video events, performances, demonstrations, etc. Competition may be keen, but I signed up as I often go to the festival. If interested in the event and your schedules permit, here's a link...

Volunteers - Smithsonian Folklife Festival

I'd always thought those guys/gals were paid staff, but nope many of them are volunteers.

Good to know. Seems like a good way to pad the resume and diversify a portfolio.

That would be a nice line to have in one's resume; no pay (maybe a meal voucher...) but it's great experience
and a competitive selection process.