Bureau County Genealogical Society

629 S Main St, Princeton IL 61356 | (815) 879-3133 | bureaucounty@gmail.com

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Volunteer

We have a loyal group of volunteers, but we are always in need of more persons.  It is an opportunity to learn and have fellowship with others.  We are a group that enjoys researching family history and learning the roots behind a family’s existence.  Digging for those roots uncovers fascinating stories of family migration, survival, and growth. 

 Come join our team of volunteer and share the joy of helping others find the ancestors they never knew existed.  Call or email us if you would like to be a volunteer at the Bureau County Genealogical Society library.  We would be excited to have you join us!

Volunteer Opportunities:

  1. Making name indexes for our various books and records
  2. Clipping obituaries from the News Tribune and Bureau County Republican
  3. Organizing obituaries to copy and put into binders
  4. Proofreading
  5. Setting up chairs for monthly meetings
  6. Help with processing newsletters for mailing
  7. Changing light bulbs in the library
  8. Writing publicity
  9. Doing research for those who cannot visit our library
  10. Assisting visitors with resources in our library and making copies for them

Hours

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri., and the First Saturday of each month
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Open other times by appointment.

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