For over 100 years Seattle Genealogical Society has depended on the generosity and talents of our member 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 Fall 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.
Exercise Your Research Skills!
Help Patrons in Drop-In Sessions at SPL Branches
- Based on the success of the drop-in sessions during our pilot project, the SGS Board and Seattle Public Library (SPL) agreed to continue this program through December 2026.
- Many of the people we’ve assisted simply want to know how to get started on their own genealogy. Others may need help with where and how to find available resources. 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.
- Ideally, we would like at least 3 volunteers at each of the SPL branches - Ballard, Magnolia, and Northeast. The 1 ½ hour sessions are held once a month and there is no long-term commitment – just whatever fits your schedule. Please consider signing up for one of the drop-in sessions so that we can continue this successful program.
SGS Volunteers of the Quarter
Winter Quarter 2026 - Helen Shawcroft
Winter Quarter 2025 - Stephanie O'Connell
Spring Quarter 2025 - Cybele O'Brien
Summer Quarter 2025 - Molly Tarlofsky
Fall Quarter 2025 - Melinda McRae
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
