For over 100 years Seattle Genealogical Society has depended on the generosity and talents of volunteers. Without volunteers SGS would not be able to offer a variety of programs, classes, special interest groups and other activities that allow us to keep our library open and equipment operating. Do any of the following volunteer opportunities appeal to you? If so, please email Melanie Moser, Chair of Volunteers, volunteers@seagensoc.org
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.
Seminar Committee
Interested in genealogy seminars? Looking for at least 3 people to recommend topics, solicit door prizes, and help plan future seminars. All of the work can be completed online.
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.
Hybrid Meeting Technician
Set up and monitor the equipment in the library during hybrid Zoom events. Training provided. 1-2 hours on an as needed basis.
Technology Support
Do you have experience working with Windows 10 and 11? If so, can you provide ongoing assistance to our technology team?
Publicity
Join the team publicizing SGS events. Monthly zoom team meetings to coordinate a range of promotional activities.
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.
Grants
Manage the SGS grant with King County's 4Culture program. Approximately 16 hours per year - 8 hours to write a continuation grant proposal and another 8 hours to write and submit the annual report and invoice.
Membership
Assist the membership chair with SGS mailings three times a year - ballot mailing in March, membership renewal mailing in May, Annual Appeal mailing in November.
Looking for someone to assist the current membership chair with various membership tasks, mostly online.
Website Redesign
Looking for assistance with creating the next generation of the SGS website, especially someone with user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) designs.
SGS Volunteers of the Quarter
Winter Quarter 2025 - Stephanie O'Connell
Winter Quarter 2024 - Amandalei Benett
Spring Quarter 2024 - Carol Jenner, Karen Knudson, Shirley Mouer, Karen Portzer
Summer Quarter 2024 - Bernice Keller
Fall Quarter 2024 - Christine Schomaker
Winter Quarter - 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
