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.
Any member who would like to assist is encouraged to contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator, outlining the position of interest, by email to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Please download our 
FHWA Volunteer Brochure. Fill in the form, and either scan and email is as an attachment to
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, or mail it to the FHWA address on the form.
| No. | Role | Description |
| 1 | President | Do you have experience in leading people? Do you have a desire to ensure that FHWA remains the premier source of knowledge on worldwide family history in WA? Would you like to help guide FHWA it into the future?
This role is responsible for: |
| 2 | Public Relations & Events Officer | Do you have skills in marketing and/or event management? Do you enjoy promoting the benefits FHWA? Are you good at organising people to achieve outcomes? Do you have skills in writing and using various forms media? |
| 3 |
Editorial Team |
Are you well organised and able to meet deadlines? Do you want to be a part of a team focussed on delivering an award-winning publication? Do you have some experience in proofreading? Would you like to learn more about editing and publishing? |
| 4 | Assistant to the Treasurer |
Do you have a background in accoutiing or financial bookeeping? Are you familiar with accounting packages including MYOB? Would you like to assist FHWA in managing its financial affairs? This role reports to the Treasurer and will undertake a range of duties to assist the Treasurer. |
| 5 | AFFHO Representative |
The role will require you to:
The time commitment for this role is about 8 hours per year. |
| 6 | Project Working Group Volunteers |
Project Volunteers primarily work from home. They will normally be:
Project volunteers may be required to go to the Battye Library to capture images of newspaper that are required for indexing. |
| 7 | Library Volunteers |
To assist Members in their FHWA library searching - Regular hours and a great atmosphere - Training provided. Opportunities are currently available at May Street. |
| 8 | JOOMLA Developer | A suitably qualified person to maintain the FHWA website using Joomla CMS |