JCGS Volunteers
Volunteer Opportunities with JCGS
No matter your level of expertise, skills, and interests, the Johnson County Genealogical Society has many volunteer opportunities that might be enjoyable and rewarding for you. Choose between a regular weekly schedule with genealogy or memory lab patrons, a behind-the-scenes role with the organization, computers, obituary lookup, meeting set-ups, or a one-time special event like Genealogy Day at the Library.
The JCGS is a 50+ year nonprofit volunteer organization and depends on this valuable community assistance to function. Most volunteers are members of the Johnson County Genealogical Society. Check out the opportunities and find the right fit for you.
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If you are interested in any of the following positions, please email info@jcgsks.org for more information.
Elected Board Members
All officers shall be elected for a two (2) year term beginning January 1 of odd-numbered years for the following positions: President, Vice President Programs, Vice President Genealogy Desk Volunteers, Member at Large (Position 1), and Secretary, and the even-numbered years for the following positions: Vice President Education and Outreach, Treasurer, Member at Large (Position 2), and Librarian. The elected officers shall take
office on January 1.
Appointed Board Members
The JCGS Board consists of non-elected members who are appointed to serve by the President and confirmed by the executive board. Appointed positions are not voting members of the board.
- Administration
- Hospitality Coordinator
- Mail Chimp Communications
- Membership Chairperson
- Memory Lab Coordinator
- Nominating Committee Chairperson
- Social Media Coordinator
- Special Events Coordinator
- Web Page Administrator
Genealogy Desk
- Genealogy Desk for Patron Assistance
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Memory Lab
Obituary Database of Local Newspapers
- Obituary extraction in newspapers
- Obituary look-up and response
- Obituary spreadsheet editor
Special Project Volunteers
