Can I help?

[willowjay]

Hi

I have a computer, scanner, printer, an attention to detail and unlimited time.

Until last year I worked for the National Library for the Blind, as a volunteer, scanning and proofreading books to add to their braille library. Unfortunately the department was closed down, and my work was no longer needed. Being made redundant from a voluntary job is odd, believe me.

So - is there any voluntary work I can do? I guess proofreading is my job description - but I can probably turn my hands to anything - keying in data, researching, um, I don't know - but perhaps you do?

willowjay

[gecko]

The best thing to do would be to contact your local Wildlife Trust and Biological Records Centre, and see what they have available. I'm pretty sure they'd be more than grateful of your offer to do some unpaid work.

[willowjay]

Thanks, Gecko, that's a good idea. I'm following up another lead at the moment, but I'll certainly keep that in mind.

best wishes

willowjay

[JennyS]

Hi, the BSBI need help digitizing herbarium sheets for their 'Herbaria at Home' project - more details, contact info etc here:
Herbaria

[nightshade]

Why not become a WAB photo editor or Moderator ask a passing moerator if they still need help. Photos in the Gallery need constant attention and an eye for detail. Of course they may be fully subscribed

[Hedera]

The local Records Office may need help for putting things on disc. Interesting if you like genealogy etc.

[willowjay]

Thanks, everyone for your ideas. I now have plenty of information to follow up and make myself useful once more.

JennyS - I've joined the BSBI - it's a fascinating project - and right up my street! Thank you.

best wishes

willowjay