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Volunteering for BMD
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Valice in | Report | 5 Jan 2004 10:41 |
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Would like to add that I dithered for ages, worried that I would be out of my depth, as I don't understand half of what go's on with computers. However having taken the plunge some months ago, I found it much easier than I expected. The biggest problem I had was sending my file to the co-ordinator, but with his patience I eventually managed. Maybe the next hardest part is nothing to do with computers at all, but in reading the written word from well over 100 years ago!! I started with a checking syndicate, and now do transcribing also. Go for it, the more the merrier. Val |
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Teresa In Canada | Report | 5 Jan 2004 00:31 |
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I have volunteered for Scan 2 for a few years now. Whenever I get stuck I email my advisor (Sue) and have always had a very quick response. There is no quota for the amount you transcribe. Some months I don't do any scans at all. Teresa |
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Linda | Report | 4 Jan 2004 17:49 |
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Well I've done it, Registered with Jeff don't know syndicates name as it is now off the list, but there are still more for any one still interested in signing up. Lynn |
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Shelli4 | Report | 3 Jan 2004 18:29 |
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oh rosi don't call me will probably end up in a bigger mess !!! LOL had good xmas and a happy new yr too. hope you did too see you members soon??? shelli |
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47551 | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:52 |
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I transcribe, like some of the above, for Scan2 and find it really rewarding. If any of you have any problems, there are plenty of people willing to help, as we do not want to loose those helping with this task. The more transcribers they get, the quicker the task will get completed. If anyone wants help, just drop me an email and I will do all I can to assist. Nesta |
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Unknown | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:36 |
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Ive just started on Scan2 aswell, its quite easy apart from the sending of files. |
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Linda | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:10 |
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Ros, Don't frighten me before I start or that will be another resolution out the window but the why break the habit of a lifetime! The syndicate I looked at did say printed info though so perhaps it won't be to bad. Lynn. |
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Linda | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:05 |
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David have already seen your earlier posting and gone stright in for a look also added it to my favourites, a very Random, person me!! Lynn |
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Shelli4 | Report | 3 Jan 2004 16:03 |
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Ros I transcribe for Scan2 and i found their instructions easy to follow. And trust me if I found them eay they must be LOL, just any one who knows me!!!! Shelli |
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David | Report | 3 Jan 2004 15:24 |
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Linda, you may be interest in the link that I just posted for "Random Acts of Genealogy Kindness" on this board. Dave in USA |
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Linda | Report | 3 Jan 2004 15:15 |
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Anyone who has thought of volunteering (or has made this their New Year Resolution!) There is currently a list of syndicates asking for volunteers, have just e-mailed my own offer. Lynn |
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