Becoming a Volunteer Instructor

As a Volunteer Instructor, you teach and spread the use of The Family History Guide, through presentations, classes, mentoring, etc. Training can be done in your local area, such as a FamilySearch center, public library, genealogy society, or church group. Training can also be done online using a training platforms such as Zoom. Volunteer instructors should be passionate about The Family History Guide and its benefits, use it effectively to create training strategies, and help carry out the Mission Statement.

Expectations

1. Have a solid understanding of navigating The Family History Guide website, including demonstrating Projects, Goals, Choices, Steps, and article/video links. Detailed knowledge of all the steps and links is not expected.
2. Be an accomplished and skilled family history presenter or mentor. If you are new to presenting or mentoring, you should spend at least several months building up those skills before certifying with The Family History Guide.
3. Keep up-to-date with the changes in The Family History Guide website. Major changes are announced via our blog site.
4. Set goals for increasing and improving training with The Family History Guide in your local area.

Additional Notes

• Do not charge fees to those you train, or organizations you help, either for materials or presentation time.
• There is no minimum hourly requirement for time spent. The important thing is your success. If you find that you're not able to put in the time necessary to serve effectively, please let us know so we can make other arrangements.
• If you serve at a FamilySearch center, remember that being a Volunteer Instructor or Certified Trainer is not a Church calling.

How to Join

1. Fill out this questionnaire form.
2. Join our Facebook VIP group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2649786165311659/
3. If you are not active on Facebook, contact us via email.

Thanks, and we look forward to working with you in an exciting new training venture!