Volunteer Research Assistants support the daily operations of the Dunton Library for Genealogy & History at the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society by assisting patrons in-person and virtually to search and use all publications, catalogs, finding aids, electronic resources, and other materials in the Library collection to answer questions about local history and family genealogies.
Research experience is helpful, but training is provided and you will work with an experienced volunteer until you are comfortable! An LVHS staff member will also always be nearby in Museum office.
Typical duties include:
- Providing walk-in patrons with guidance and access to Library materials
- Looking up resources to answer phone and email inquiries
- Collecting and recording money for library use, copies, membership, and book sales
- Using the computer and internet, photocopier, scanner
- Opening the Library building in the morning and securing it at the end of the day
Volunteers may use Library resources for personal research during “down time” while on duty or during other regular library hours.
Flexible scheduling, typically 1 to 4 days per month, with 4-hours shifts on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 11:00-3:00. 3-hour shifts of 10:00-1:00 or 1:00-4:00 are also possible.
Please contact us: 804-462-7280 or history@lancastervahistory.org
We look forward to hearing from you!
