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GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202

Support Us

Volunteer

The desire to make a difference. That’s the common attribute of those who give their time to the GFO. As an all-volunteer organization, with no paid workers, we need your help!

Just fill out the Volunteer form here or download the Volunteer form (PDF)  and send it to us at:

GFO - Volunteer
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Suite B018
Portland, OR 97202-1093

Did you know . . . 

  • Some jobs can be done in the comfort of your home?
  • Assignments can be tailored to suit your schedule?
  • Every hour you volunteer is like a donation of $28.54 to the Forum?
  • You meet the nicest people when you volunteer?
  • Pick one (or more) jobs from the lists or create your own!

A few of the volunteer opportunities available:

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CURRENT NEEDS  |  OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

Current Needs:

  • Digital Collections - Scanning
    Digital Collections - Scanning

    2 hrs minimum
    Details

  • Library - Cataloging
    Library - Cataloging

    2-8 hrs/week
    Details

  • Library - Research Assistant
    Library - Research Assistant

    8-20 hrs/mo
    Details

  • Library - Scanning
    Library - Scanning

    2 hrs minimum
    Details

  • Marketing - Chair
    Marketing - Chair

    2-4 hrs/month
    Details

  • Marketing - Merchandise Design and Sales
    Marketing - Merchandise Design and Sales

    2-4 hrs/week
    Details

  • Proofreader
    Proofreader

    2-4 hrs/week (4-6 weeks)
    Details

This is just a sampling of some of the current needs. If you don’t see something listed that you would like to do, let us know. We need your help!

All volunteers will be asked to read and acknowledge the GFO Volunteer Policy to maintain GFO's recognition.

 

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The Impact We've Made

  • People Helped

    1,000

  • FY 2024-25 Volunteer Hours

    9,989

  • FY 2024-25 Dollars Raised

    $35,853

  • New Home Funds Raised to Date

    $286,825

  • Enrolled Members

    990

  • FY 2024-25 Files Downloaded

    3,489

  • FY 2024-25 Web Pages Viewed

    135,612

  • April

    As I think about all the people I've met, and from whom I've learned, it really is a big plus to be an active member at GFO.

  • Eileen

    Thank you for all you do to preserve history, you make a difference.

Genealogical Forum of Oregon
GFO Research Library


Operating Hours:

Sun: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Mon: 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tue: 9:30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Wed: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Most classes and meetings are online.

Additional information on weather closures

GFO
2505 S.E. 11th Ave., Ste B018
Portland, OR 97202
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