Volunteering roles in libraries
Family history volunteer
Supporting library customers to research their family history using online, microfilm and paper-based resources; either on a pre-booked or drop-in basis.
Tasks
- Helping customers with their family history research using online, microfilm and paper-based resources
- Helping customers develop their own research skills
Skills and experience
- Friendly and patient with the ability to be sensitive to the issues raised when researching family history
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- An interest and knowledge in various family history sites including Ancestry and Find My Past
- Ability to use computers and the Internet competently
- Good overview of family history, not just websites but an understanding of the other resources available
- Understanding of current issues in family history – being aware of new developments
- Reliable and punctual timekeeping
- Some experience working with the public an advantage
Other information
- We will train you
- The minimum age for this role is 16 years