July 18-22, 2016
The number of participants at Volunteer Work Week grows each year. Come find out why volunteers return year after year.
David, Ohio - This was another great opportunity to spend a week with fellow collectors from around the country. An excellent chance to pay back the APS and APRL for everything I've received from them.
Bill, Rhode Island - If you have an opportunity to attend, you must come!
What to Expect:
The week includes a kickoff breakfast on Monday, a tour and overview of each department and programs, and ends with a thank-you pizza party on Friday.
Individuals will work in the different departments and may spend the entire week on one project or help with several different projects over the week by spending as little as half a day on a single project. Many tasks do not require special skills and are open to spouses or other non-member guests. Sample opportunities are listed below, but we are open to suggestions if you have a particular talent that you would like to share.
Some Fun Time! Although the principal purpose of the week will be to accomplish tasks, volunteers will have evening opportunities to use the American Philatelic Research Library, peruse Circuit Sales and donation materials, and shop in the Stamp and Cover Shop.
Expenses:
Travel, lodging, and most food will be the participants' responsibility, but your out of pocket expenses are tax deductible. See Local Lodging for ideas where to stay.Sample Volunteer Tasks:
| Administration Apply stamps/pictorial permits Prepare member mailing Circuit SalesOrganize, identify, and prepare insurance fund holdings of stamps for sale.* Digital imaging of new circuit books DevelopmentHelp sort/organize donated materials Filing EditorialAdding Scott numbers to scans Scanning material for future articles EducationDuplicating audiovisual programs Development of lesson plans** |
Internet Sales Preparing material to be returned LibraryInventory APS/APRL archives* Place bar codes in bound periodicals Sort periodical & auction catalogues* Label and shift books Read shelves to make sure books are in the correct order Assist in development of finding aids for Library Resources* Training to index publications (half-day)** Cleaning and dusting |
Shows Prepare badges for APS StampShow Assist with sign preparation Assemble show notebooks & banquet programs YouthMake packets for give aways** Trim stamps for envelopes** Write article(s) for YSCA Newsletter** Prepare Youth Area supplies for StampShow** |
*Projects not likely to be accomplished without volunteer help
**Tasks that could be continued from home after work week.
To volunteer:
Contact the education department - Cathy Brachbill at 814-933-3803, ext. 239 or email.
Come for the week, come for a day — we look forward to working with you!
If you can't make it to the APC, but still would like to be an APS Volunteer,
please get in touch with Cathy Brachbill at 814-933-3803, ext. 239 or email.
