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12 people are interested
High School Students for Digitization and Indexing - Historical & Genealogical Preservation
ORGANIZATION: NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
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12 people are interested
The NYG&B is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of New York family history. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, our mission is to preserve, document, and share the history and stories of families across the state of New York.
For the past 150 years, we have been preserving valuable genealogical and historical records, producing peer-reviewed genealogical scholarship, and providing crucial resources to help amateur and professional genealogists navigate New York genealogy research.
The volume of material we aim to preserve is significant and we rely heavily on volunteers to help digitize these records. We provide training on the use of the digitization and image processing equipment which are both easy to learn. For indexing, we are eager to find volunteers with some experience looking at old records and reading handwriting, but we also provide training on this.
High School students are encouraged to sign up. We can accommodate afterschool hours (2 or 3pm until 5 pm).
A typical volunteer shift is 2-4 hours during office hours (Monday - Friday, 9am - 5 pm).
Interest in genealogy is welcome, but not mandatory. Volunteers should be very comfortable using a mouse, looking at a screen, and sitting in a chair or standing at a desk for 2-4 hours.
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About NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY
Location:
36 West 44th Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036, US
Mission Statement
The New York Genealogical and Biographical Society (NYG&B) preserves, documents, and shares the stories of families across the state of New York. We engage with genealogists, biographers, historians, and organizations to establish the broader contexts of New York’s past. The NYG&B actively fosters connections between New York’s past and the present.
Description
As a membership organization, the NYG&B welcomes anyone with an interest in researching their personal family history or the family histories of others. Our membership includes thousands of genealogists, historians, and others from across the country. Learn more about membership in the NYG&B and how we can help you. A not-for-profit organization with tax exempt status, gifts to the NYG&B are tax deductible.
Our headquarters are located in New York City with a professional staff and a dedicated group of volunteers. We are governed by a distinguished Board of Trustees who serve voluntarily and contribute generously to our mission. Membership dues, annual gifts from members and trustees, and bequests allow us fulfill our mission. Explore waysyour support can help the NYG&B and preserve the stories of New York.
As the second oldest genealogical organization in the United States, the NYG&B has an extensive history - beginning with its founding in 1869.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
36 W 44th St.Ste. 711New YorkNew York, NY 10036
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2024
SKILLS
- History
- Basic Computer Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- This is an opportunity for high school students seeking volunteer or service hours between 2-5 Monday through Friday. Once a week for 2-3 hours is required.