All IGSI programs and services are provided by volunteers, with very few paid roles. We treasure the time and talents of our many members, friends, and neighbors who regularly help us to sustain and improve the Society. Fresh ideas, energy, and talents are welcome and essential.

Many of our volunteers serve from their homes across North America and beyond. If you are able to come to Minnesota's Twin Cities you have options to help in our Library and with live events. Whether in-person or online, your talents and skills make our goals for the Society possible. Even if you can only give a short time to IGSI, you will connect with a wonderful group of other volunteers.

Thanks to the volunteers who gave IGSI a presence at Irish Fairs & Festivals in Wisconsin this year, as well as the Minnesota State Fair!

How to Become a Volunteer

A few current needs are posted below. Please contact the IGSI volunteer coordinator with questions or to share your interests and skills, even if no similar role is listed below. Unique expertise or special interests might be a perfect fit for us!

We would love to have you join our family of volunteers, and are happy to craft a role to suit your time and interests!

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Ongoing: Training and partnership are provided to new teammates!

• Social Media support - Our marketing team supports Facebook, Instagram, and our YouTube Podcast efforts. We welcome consistent help with video editing and podcast production. Learn from our experts!
• Membership support - In our transition to a more advanced website, there are new reporting tools and workflows. Join with our Membership and Tech chairs as a team, then branch out using our latest tools to serve members and our operations.
• Minnesota Genealogy Center - Support our Library volunteer leaders (especially on Wednesdays & each 2nd Sat) with collection and/or patron support, and help during our live events!
• Writing for Publications – Submissions and suggestions are always welcome for our bimonthly newsletter and quarterly journal. Is there a theme or topic you would like to see included in a future issue? Let us know!

Short-Term options: typically a 1-4 week commitment

• 📱 Social Media Creator
  Help us draft 3–4 Instagram Reels sharing cool Irish history facts or stories.
• 🎨 Canva Designer
  Create graphics for our social media or website posts promoting events and sharing genealogy news,.
• 🎙️ Podcast Interviewer
  Create a few 10-minute Q&A videos with researchers, historians, and subject matter experts for inclusion in our podcast. No special expertise or equipment needed; a smartphone selfie would work fine!