2012 scheduled for July 23–27, 2012

Our first two volunteer work weeks were very successful helping us accomplish a number of tasks that would not have otherwise been completed. With your help our 2012 week will achieve even more.

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 donations materials, and view the Reference Collection.

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 Sales Organize, identify, and prepare insurance fund holdings of stamps for sale.* Digital imaging of new circuit books Development Help sort/organize donated materials Filing Editorial Adding Scott numbers to scans Scanning material for future articles Education Duplicating audiovisual programs Development of lesson plans**

Internet Sales Preparing material to be returned Library Inventory 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 2012 Assist with sign preparation Assemble show notebooks & banquet programs Youth Make 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:

Submit the information below. Please note that each volunteer must complete a separate form. If you are bringing a guest that is not volunteering, please list their name below.