Volunteer with the California Genealogical Society
Did you know that the California Genealogical Society is an all-volunteer organization? From the president and the board of directors to the researchers, the bookkeepers, and the people who shelve books, we all are volunteers because we love genealogy and interacting with others who share our passion for genealogy.
Are you a current member interested in helping out? Do you have some skills to share and some free time? We have projects that you can work on at home as well as projects at the library. To volunteer, use the form at the bottom of this page or contact one of our Committee Chairs to learn more about a position.
Current list of CGS Volunteer Opportunities
| Position | Description | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Book Repair Assistant | Help keep our books in serviceable condition for researchers. No prior experience necessary. On the job training and continuous support. | Meets the second Tuesday of the month. Training will be provided. | Diane Richards |
| Book Repair Co-Chair | Workable knowledge of bookmaking/book repair, ability to work with and instruct others, knowledge of the record keeping process and know where to purchase the unique materials used for repair. | Meets Second Tuesday of the Month. | Diane Richards |
| Calendar Coordinator | Could you help keep our CGS calendar up-to-date with program info for events? Work remotely but collaborate with other volunteers.
| This job can be done remotely. Comfort with emails, websites and Google drive. Training and orientation provided. | Laura Grotz |
| Classroom Host | Would you like to help our instructors by supporting our online and in-library classes? We need help with set-up and support for our speakers and audience during a class.
| Mostly Saturdays for 4 hours once or twice a month for online or hybrid classes. | Laura Grotz |
| Computer Maintenance | Volunteers are needed to help keep our in-library computers and network functioning smoothly. Duty rotates among the volunteers, is performed on the first and third Monday of each month, and usually takes an hour or two. Requires familiarity with Windows 11 setup and troubleshooting, you’ll get training on the specific procedures. | Mondays at the library. | John Ralls |
| Desk Duty at the Library | Be the face of CGS as a volunteer receptionist. Welcome our patrons to the library, shelve books, answer the telephone. It’s a wonderful way to meet people and to learn more about our society. | One day per month during library hours. Training will be provided. | Laura Jones |
| Instructors | Interested in teaching other genealogy enthusiasts about a special niche in the search for our ancestors? We are always looking for new instructors. | Hours vary. | Laura Grotz |
| Library | Assistance is needed cataloging our books (experience suggested), training will be provided. Additional volunteer tasks are available. Must come to the library, schedule is flexible. | Hours vary. Must come to the library. | Chris Pattillo |
| Membership | Become part of the CGS “Welcome Wagon!” Two to three individuals are needed for membership outreach. | Hours vary. | Membership Chair |
| Membership | Computer savvy with skills including Word and Excel. These are needed to do the mail merge documents for billing, and to watch over the Wild Apricot database. | Hours vary. | Membership Chair |
| Zoom Hosts and Co-Hosts | Are you good with operating Zoom and helping folks who are new to it? Join the existing committee to support hybrid and online zoom programs.
| Hours vary. Can be done remotely. Training provided. | Adelle Treakle |