FamilyHistoryWA (FHWA) relies on dedicated volunteers to undertake a wide range roles including our Management Committee, various Sub-Committees, Appointed Positions, our team of Library Assistants, and many others that are behind the scenes.
Without the ongoing assistance of all of our volunteers, the services and facilities provided to our members and the public, would be much poorer.
There are many opportunities for members to assist in the smooth running of FHWA, and help ensuring that we continue to provide our products and services.
How to Volunteer
Any member who would like to volunteer is encouraged to contact the Volunteer Coordinator. There are various ways of to express your interest in volunteering. They are:
- Emailing the FHWA Volunteer Co-ordinator advising your interest and preferred area of volunteering
- Download our
FHWA Volunteer Brochure, fill in the form. Scan and email it as an attachment to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or mail it to the FHWA address on the form.
- Emailing the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and express your interest in one of the volunteering opprtunities listed below.
FHWA's Volunteering Policy is available in Members Only area on the Operations Manual page.
President
This is key leadership role at FHWA and represents FHWA at various functions, meeting, and events throughout the year. For more information on the role click on the links below.
Promotions Coordinator (Public Relations Officer)
Property Officer
This role is responsible for the management and ongoing maintenance of FHWA’s units located at 48 May Street. This role would suit someone who has experience in property management and maintenance, or trade background. For more information on the role click on the links below.
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These roles provide support to the Editor of the Western Ancestor. This primarily involves proof reading the Western Ancestor and may other aspects of the publication process. For more information on the role click on the links below.
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AFFHO Representative
This role represents WA at quarterly meetings of the AFFHO. The time commitment is minimal (approximately 8 hours per year). For more information on the role click on the links below.
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JOOMLA Developer
Project Working Group
Members of this working group are focussed on the transcription and proof reading of various records that are of interest to family history. For more information on the role please email the Volunteers Coordinator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .