Sacramento California FamilySearch Center/Volunteers
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Come and Serve in the Sacramento California FamilySearch Center
During COVID-19
Due to COVID-19 the library is physically closed. But, we still need volunteers. Volunteer work will be done predominately with Zoom and phone calls. Shifts will be much more flexible and will be done from home so don't hesitate to contact us now if you can help.
Who
- Feeling lost in your Temple and Family History Consultant calling? - Take advantage of our training program.
- Just want to learn more about Family History? - Those who serve always learn the most!
- Want to live at home while serving limited hours per week.
- Experienced family historians - We need your knowledge and skills.
Expectations for new workers
Those who volunteer service at the Sacramento California FamilySearch Center serve as Volunteers or Church Service Missionaries (CSM).
- A Church Service Mission requires a one year commitment of at least 8 hours per week in the Library. This is a way to serve a mission while living at home. The CSM will be called by a Stake President.
- A volunteer will be interviewed by a local Bishop and will serve at least one 4-6 hour shift per week for at least one year.
- We design the shift(s) around the availability of the volunteer/missionary and also the needs of the Library. The library is open Monday thru Saturday and by appointment on Sundays and some evenings.
- Shift Hours:
| Mondays and Fridays | Each Shift is 4 hours: | 9 AM to 1 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM |
| Tuesdays thru Thursdays | Each Shift is 6 hours: | 9 AM to 3 PM and 3 PM to 8 PM |
| Saturdays | The Shift is 6 hours: | 9 AM to 3 PM |
Training for new workers:
When you serve as a Volunteer or as a Church Service Missionary you have the benefit of daily training on all aspects of family history.
- You will increase in knowledge and skills associated with family history.
- And you will feel competent and comfortable helping others to explore their own family history.
- You will enjoy association with other staff members who love family history and helping others.
Requirements for new workers:
- Willingness and desire to learn something new and want to help others do the same.
- Have some basic computer skills.
- We provide 5 days of training in FamilySearch and our library resources before you begin your assignment.
For more information:
Contact the Directors of the Sacramento California FamilySearch Center, Elder & Sister Horner at sacregfhc@gmail.com, to discuss how you might be able to serve. Discuss your interest to serve in the library with your Stake President.