Genealogy Library Volunteer - Researching, Handling Materials, Helping the Public

Posted 2 days ago

huntington beach public libraryHuntington Beach (CA)

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About the role

Do you have a passion for research and ancestry? The Orange County California Genealogical Society (OCCGS) at Huntington Beach Public Library (HBPL) is looking for volunteers. Those best suited for this volunteer position have an interest in history and ancestry and want to help others. Some volunteer positions require computer usage. Training is provided. About OCCGSThe Orange County California Genealogical Society (established in 1963) is a non-profit, educational organization in Huntington Beach with 400 members. Its purpose is to collect, preserve and disseminate knowledge and information in regards to genealogy and related historical, biographical and heraldic data. It strives to instill and promote interest and instruction in genealogical research. OCCGS provides full maintenance and development of the Genealogy Collection housed at the Huntington Beach Central Library (lower level), which now contains over 23,000 volumes. Adults 18 and over are welcome to apply. Volunteers are needed when the HBPL Central Library is open. Central Library is normally open 7 days per week.

Before you apply

Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.

Your profile is current

It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.

Two examples you can talk through

Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.

A number in mind

What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.

Your notice period

Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.

Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.

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