DELAWARE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

DGS Volunteers - Value and Needs

Volunteer Registration

Kay Schorah, Volunteer Coordinator, Markay13@aol.com

 

Volunteers are the backbone of our Society.  They are the keys to the success of our daily operation and to the many projects the Society currently has under way.  If you are looking for something interesting and rewarding please consider one of the following volunteer positions.  We are most anxious to make these projects available to the general public and to our members at large. 

 

Most of these tasks do not require someone living in Delaware.  Some computer knowledge is necessary for most of these tasks.  Any reasonable expenses except travel costs will be reimbursed.  Please see project manager for procedure.

 

Delaware Families Project - Tom Doherty, Project Manager

See http://delgensoc.org/dftasks.html for a more detailed task description.

v     Write-up Coordinator - reformats entries and check for source documentation. Maintain contact with submitters regarding needed or missing information.

v     Genealogical Researcher - find documentation to support statements and upgrade entries with additional data (can be done at several repositories, DE Public Archives, HSD, Salt Lake City, Family History Libraries, etc.)

v     Citation Editor - maintaining unique and consistent abbreviations and short-form references.

v     Citation Researcher - obtain full statement of source document and of abbreviations.

v     Proofreader - to recheck entries for same format and grammar.

v     Indexer - final stage of the project to index every name and place. 

 

Tax Transcription Project - Thomas Doherty, Project Manager

            See http://delgensoc.org/detax.htm for a more detailed task description.

Lora Conner, as Project Coordinator, will oversee the following:

v     Photocopier - copy microfilm

v     Mailer - mail copies to transcribers

v     Transcriber - transcribing names from list to a computer spreadsheet.

v     Compiler - electronically combining duo-transcribed lists into one.

v     Verifiers - determining what is the most common spelling for each name.

 

Kelso Methodist Project - Patricia Lesky, Project Manager

            See http://delgensoc.org/dgsproj.html#Kelso for a more detailed description.

v     Proofreader - Local volunteers only, work can be from home.

Involves proofreading transcriptions from the Reverend Kelso, Methodist Minister Collection.

 

Orphan Court Project - Cathy Reder, Project Manager  **New Project**

            Still in developmental stage.  Should be operational shortly.

v     Transcribers - transcribe copies on to a formatted spreadsheet.

 

To All New and Current Volunteers
Please complete the Volunteer Registration Form

or contact Kay Schorah at Markay13@aol.com regarding your interests.

Other Possible DGS Projects