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The Augustan Society

An International Chivalric, Genealogical, Heraldic, Nobiliary, and Historical Society, founded 1957.

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Volunteer with the Augustan Society

Transform your time, talent, and experience into a legacy that benefits future generations as a Society volunteer.

The Augustan Society is sustained entirely by volunteers, the lifeblood of our organization. Whether you can offer an hour a month or are ready to step into a leadership role, your service helps preserve our traditions and advance our work.

 

 

Open Volunteer Roles (Flexible Commitment)

 

Research Library Volunteers

  • Cataloging
  • Conservation
  • Programming & Special Events
  • Research
  • Space Set Up
  • Staffing
  • Community Outreach


Bookstore

  • Order fulfillment & inventory support (~2 hrs/month | organization)
  • Product descriptions & listings (1-2 hrs/month | writing)

 

Augustæum Newsletter

  • Contribute news items (1-2 hrs/month | writing)
  • Format & send emails (~1 hr/month | email tools)
  • Archive issues (1 hr/quarter | organization)
  • Report member honors & recognitions (1-2 hrs/month | research)

 

The Augustan Omnibus

  • Peer review articles (2-4 hrs/issue | subject expertise)
  • Write media reviews (1-2 hrs/review | critical writing)
  • Contribute artwork (time varies | illustration/art)
  • Advertising sales (1-3 hrs/month | outreach)
  • Web/Digital Lead (2-4 hrs/issue | verify links, create social media posts)

 

Heraldry

  • Assist with arms registrations (1-2 hrs/month | detail-oriented)
  • Research projects (flexible | historical research)
  • Training program support (1-2 hrs/month | instruction)
  • Heraldic artist (2-6 hrs/month | digital or physical art production)

 

Chivalry & Royalty

  • Recognition services support (1-2 hrs/month | discretion)
  • Research projects (flexible | research/writing)

 

Genealogy

  • Review lineage applications (2-3 hrs/month | genealogy)
  • Research projects (flexible | archival research)
  • Research advisor (flexible | counsel public, members, applicants on approaches to their genealogy challenges)
  • Committee Coordinator/Secretary (flexible | track status of applications, answer queries, schedule meetings)

 

 

Leadership Opportunities Available

 

Chair, Social Media Committee - guides Society social presence (3-5 hrs/month)

Chair, Genealogy Committee - coordinates lineage standards and review (3-5 hrs/month)

Dean, Society of Descendants of Scotland - leads lineage group (2-4 hrs/month)

Volunteer Coordinator - coordinates volunteer onboarding, scheduling, and training (4-6 hrs/month)

Education Coordinator  -  plans and organizes educational programming, develops and distributes curriculum (4-6 hrs/month)

 

 

Volunteering is a meaningful way to support the Society beyond dues, and to help ensure its work continues for generations.

Interested? Click here or contact us for more information.