We rely on volunteers to actively run our organisation, to preserve records & get involved with projects, transcriptions of Registers, scanning, creation of indexes, photographing monuments and grave stones No special skills required, tuition and guidance given.
New opportunity from Sept 2026
Marketing Officer
Midland Ancestors is seeking to appoint a Marketing Officer to coordinate marketing and public relations activities across the Society. The role will involve working closely with officers and volunteers on marketing related issues, including the Chair, General Secretary, Bookshop Manager, Website Manager, Journal Editor and others. Responsibilities will include:
– Reviewing messaging across all marketing channels.
– Keeping leaflets and marketing collateral up to date.
– Preparing and issuing press releases about society events and activities.
– Liaising with volunteers responsible for the society’s website, journal and social media.
– Supporting the society’s Local Groups.
To discuss the role or express interest contact the Chair, Mike Sharpe, chairman@midanc.uk
Other opportunities currently available –
Birmingham Programme Secretary – Click here
Online Shop Product administrator – new opportunity added August 2025 – Click here
Research Assistants/Librarians at the societies Family History Centre in Birmingham – Click here
Positions on the Help Desk at Warwickshire Record Office – Click Here
Warwickshire Parish Registers Transcription work – Click here
Project Work – Click here
Staffordshire Lost Memorials Project – Click here
An outline of each can be seen by clicking this link – Volunteering opportunities
Other Volunteering Opportunities –
Royal Voluntary Service – Click here