Get Involved!

The Texas State Genealogical Society is an all-volunteer organization, and we’d love to have you join us. There are a number of volunteer opportunities, from active involvement to just a few hours at the annual conference. Think about what you have to offer – expertise, skills, talents, interests, and more. Do you enjoy editing or proofreading; creating brochures, forms, or templates; or working with electronic databases and other software? Are you the “meet-and-greet” type who thrives on event planning, publicity, and hospitality? Maybe you’re active on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram), or some other forum for promoting genealogy.

Whatever your skill, consider volunteering to help with the 2023 TxSGS Family History Conference Virtual Expo Hall or other programs and events.

Volunteering is a great way to get to know TxSGS and its leaders, as well as network with fellow genealogists. In addition to the serving on the board of directors, TxSGS has several committees and ongoing programs; new projects will be launched in 2024. Listed below are just a few volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Executive Board Positions – openings are available for treasurer and secretary for the 2024-2025 term.
• District Representatives – serve as the TxSGS Partner Society liaison in a designated district and promote TxSGS and its events to genealogists in that district. Openings are available for Districts A (the Texas Panhandle), B (northwest Texas), D (northeast Texas), M (east central Texas), and Q (south central Texas). See where these districts are located on the map of TxSGS districts at txsgs.org/about/district-map/. Residence in the designated district is not required. You might wish to support genealogy as a TxSGS District Representative in a region where your ancestors lived.
• Abstractors, indexers, data entry – help build a database of heritage certificate lineages for publication in books or on the TxSGS website.
• Communications/Publicity – using a newsletter, Mailchimp, and social media, engage TxSGS members and friends with information about events, programs, Partner Societies, and more.
• DNA Committee – work with the Early Texans DNA Project and database to review processes, web content, and future plans.
• Stirpes Admin – provide administrative support such as coordinating with authors and advertisers on deadlines and required materials.
• TIGR Committee – provide support as indicated on the TxSGS website at txsgs.org/volunteers.
• TxSGS Family History Conference Committee – help plan the 2024 TxSGS Family History Conference.
• Volunteer Coordinator – identify persons interested in volunteering for TxSGS.
• And more!

To learn more about each of these, email volunteers@txsgs.org.