For over 100 years Seattle Genealogical Society has depended on the generosity and talents of our volunteers. Volunteers help SGS offer a variety of program, classes, special interst groups and keep our library open and our mission at the heart of all we do. Can you contribute your skills to any of the following volunteer opportunities? If so, please email our Volunteer Chair at
volunteers@seagensoc.org.
​Website Redesign
Do you have experience with WordPress website? We are adding to the team developing our website upgrade.
eNews!
An additional editor who would be responsible for preparing a mid-month release of the eNews! newsletter. Training and template provided and you can work from home.
Technology Support
Do you have experience working with Windows 10 and 11? If so, can you provide ongoing assistance to our technology team?
Index Records
Do you have experience working with Word tables? If so, help us create indexes and summaries of our collection of bible records and vertical files. Indexing can be done at home or in the library.
Seminar Chair and Co-Chair
Preliminary discussions have begun for a Spring 2026 seminar to tie in with America's 250th Anniversary. SGS is looking for one or two individuals to continue with the planning, including contacting potential speakers. All activities can be completed online.
SGS Volunteers sought to help SPL patrons research their family history.
The SGS Board and the Seattle Public Library (SPL) have agreed to a pilot project bringing genealogy volunteers to SPL branch libraries. This not only shares our genealogy skills with the public who visit their neighborhood library but also introduces more people to SGS and our Special Interest Groups, classes and Library resources. We need volunteers to work in teams of two to answer genealogy questions from library patrons. The drop-in sessions will be at the SPL branch libraries in Ballard (last Tuesday of the month from 2:30-3:00); Magnolia (third Saturday of the month from 2:00-3:30); and Northeast (third Thursday of the month from 2:00-3:30). You should have at least intermediate level research skills. Training will be provide by SPL staff. If you would like to participate in this project send an email to splvolunteers@seagensoc.org.
SGS Volunteers of the Quarter
Winter Quarter 2025 - Stephanie O'Connell
Spring Quarter 2025 - Cybele O'Brien
Summer Quarter 2025 -
Winter Quarter 2024 - Amandalei Bennett
Spring Quarter 2024 - Carol Jenner, Karen Knudson, Shirley Mouer, Karen Portzer
Summer Quarter 2024 - Bernice Keller
Fall Quarter 2024 - Christine Schomaker
Winter Quarter 2023 - Jess Ramey
Spring Quarter 2023 - Carolyn Schott, Susan McKee
Summer Quarter 2023 - Karen Knudson
Fall Quarter 2023 - Lisa White
Winter Quarter 2022 - Rob Sexton
Spring Quarter 2022 - Allega Anderson, Melanie Moser, Woods Fairbanks, Ellen Peterson
Summer Quarter 2022 - Karen Rathe
Fall Quarter 2022 - Jim Ryan
