REWARDING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The Simcoe County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) is a dynamic, progressive, not-for-profit organization. Our successful partnership with the Barrie Public Library and its friendly, knowledgeable staff has created a rare and wonderful collection of genealogy books and microforms for your use. You can access resources locally 7 days a week without paying users’ fees.
What can you do to ensure that Barrie Library remains the best genealogy library north of Toronto? Become a library volunteer!
1. Re-shelve used books.
- No experience required.
- We provide training and guide sheets.
- Time: Minimum one half hour one day per month.
2. Chairperson, Library Committee.
- No experience required.
- Attend Simcoe County Branch Executive meetings – 1 ½ hours first Saturday monthly.
- Organize volunteers.
- Liaise with Barrie Library staff.
- Write articles for SCAN. Etc.
3. Librarian
- Books - Experience required to catalogue books using the DDC system.
Type and affix labels. Maintain a shelf list. Etc.
- Periodicals – No experience required. Mainly filing.
- Microfilms – No experience required. Type and affix labels.
4. Fund Raiser
- No experience required.
- Prepare grant applications.
- Solicit donations for special library projects. Etc.
To volunteer, to request more information, or to make a donation, contact:
Claudia McArthur, phone (705) 722-3344, Email jim.claudia@rogers.com
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