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Service & Volunteer Opportunities

Join the heart of our community! As an all-volunteer organization, CAAGS thrives because of people like you. Volunteering is more than just helping out—it’s an opportunity to connect, network, and share your passion for genealogy with fellow researchers.

We offer a variety of roles, ranging from active positions to one-time projects, ensuring there’s a place for everyone. Discover how you can contribute! Take a look at the volunteer activities listed below. To get started, email our Membership Chair at info@caags.org.

 

      • Program Planning – Identifying areas of interest and speakers for general meetings and/or special programs, workshops, etc.
      • General Office Work – Assisting Officers with organizing CAAGS records, files
      • Assisting with fundraising events/activities
      • Writing for publication, i.e., writing book reviews and articles for CAAGS Heritage Newsletter
      • Publicity/Advertising – Helping to create press releases, promote events, and contact the media
      • Hospitality – Meeting and event greeters, refreshments, decorations
      • Communications
      • Librarian/Phone Log
      • Field Trips/Travel Coordinator

Book Sales and Acquisitions

Publications about genealogy planning, research, and general interest are selected, acquired, and made available for sale to members and the general public.

Public Relations

A Committee or an individual is responsible for developing and releasing press rele, and for serving as a media spokesperson for the society.

Fundraising

Fundraising activities/events are proposed by CAAGS Members and are implemented as approved by the Society.  Activities have included the development and sale of a cookbook and “Stay-At-Home Tea.”

CAAGS Collection/Library

The Librarian serves as custodian of the permanent archives of the Society and  receives all materials of a genealogical nature presented to the Society.

Newsletter

The Heritage Newsletter is published by the Newsletter  Editor ten (10) months per year.  It is provided to all Members via email without charge or for a nominal  fee if mailed.  The months of June/July and August/September are published as  combined Newsletters.

 

 

 

 

SUPPORT CAAGS TODAY!

Please consider making a donation to help CAAGS continue its work. Your donation will allow us to further our genealogical research, educational classes, conferences & seminars, and publication of research.

You can use the DONATE button to make a safe secure donation online.  Thank you very much for your time and consideration.



Join / Contact Us

Meetings:
Beginners/intermediate Classes
General Membership Meetings
Third Saturday monthly (dark July and August)

Meeting Location
Los Angeles Family Search Center
1591 East Temple Way, Los Angeles, CA 90024

Mailing Address:
California African American Genealogical Society, Inc (CAAGS)
P.O. Box 8442
Los Angeles, CA 90008-0442
(323) 806-5634

Information:

Email: info@caags.org

Media Contact: Edna Briggs

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