I volunteered recently but after a week-end looking for info, I don't think I'm qualified to help !!!

+6 votes
219 views
I did volunteer but now I'm thinking I'm not qualified to help with anything!!
in Requests for Project Volunteers by Mary Nichols G2G Crew (340 points)

5 Answers

+15 votes
 
Best answer

Welcome, Mary!   smiley

You have made a good start just by adding your father.  yes   That's how we all got our start — one profile at a time (with sources!), then we can start looking around for other areas where we can learn, or participate.

Don't expect to know everything from the beginning, or you will feel overwhelmed.  Just take it one step at a time, one profile at a time — and NEVER be afraid to come here to G2G and ask questions, or ask for help.  That's what we're here for.

by Melanie Paul G2G6 Pilot (419k points)
selected by Robin Shaules

Thanks for the star, Robin.  blush

+9 votes
Are your grandparents Dan and Henrietta? In case they are, I found the census record for them and your father at familysearch.org
by Jelena Eckstädt G2G Astronaut (1.4m points)
+13 votes
Please consider what Melanie said. This is a wonderful place and you'll learn as you go. There are so many helpful people and you will probably make some really great friends and find "cousins" along the way. Please stay!
by Robin Shaules G2G Astronaut (1.5m points)
+6 votes

As I read the instructions, volunteering means you will

 "collaborate on our shared family tree and plan to abide by our Honor Code"

and add some topic tags.

You don't necessarily need to do anything else immediately, but over time as you get more involved, you may find opportunities that appeal to you.

by Living Kelts G2G6 Pilot (545k points)
+7 votes

Hi Mary, nice to connect with another newbie! Everyone here is so incredibly kind and nurturing to us fledglings. I encourage you to ask questions, you'll be pointed in the right direction with love and support. Steven Tibbetts recently shared this sourcing page and video with me, I hope you find it as useful as I did. I think the videos are easier sometimes. smiley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbhcrvsoUVU&feature=youtu.be

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Space:Sourcing_Primer_-_Instructional

by Colleen Griffin G2G6 Mach 1 (18.5k points)

Related questions

+12 votes
2 answers
+6 votes
1 answer
+6 votes
2 answers
+3 votes
1 answer
+3 votes
2 answers
149 views asked Oct 14, 2018 in WikiTree Help by Cindy Lesure G2G6 Pilot (126k points)
+6 votes
1 answer
94 views asked Feb 20, 2018 in The Tree House by Living Szerman G2G2 (2.3k points)

WikiTree  ~  About  ~  Help Help  ~  Search Person Search  ~  Surname:

disclaimer - terms - copyright

...