How long does it take to become a Volunteer?

Question

I have downloaded my family tree. I have requested to become a volunteer in order to edit my info. How long does this take?

Jim Chisholm

Answer 1

 Hi Jim, looks like you need to finish the process of filling out your tags and clicking on Volunteer button as explained in the initial email. Once you do that you will be confirmed by one of our friendly greeters!!

Here's how to do the Tags: 

You may want to add some tags on your page indicating a family name for one tag and a specific location like a country, state etc you are interested in, for another tag and then add other surnames or locations as tags as desired. That way you will be connected to others with the same interest.

Click on http://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Special:Following to add or remove tags. Be sure to add comments explaining why you're following the tags. Those appear on your profile too.

Hope that helps!

Comments

Okay, i placed tags. Now what?

Thanks

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You remember your very first email from WikiTree>> it has a link to click on Volunteer to get the badge. 

If not go here to 

https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Help:How_to_Use_WikiTree#Register_as_a_Guest_Member

It will read: Volunteer and sign the Honor Code

After creating a Guest Membership you'll want to read our Honor Code. This Honor Code is a promise that members make to each other. It's the foundation of our community. If you agree with the Honor Code, we would love to have your help growing The Free Family Tree as a Wiki Genealogist. The next step after registering as a Guest Member is to volunteer to help grow the tree.

****Next you'll see a form on your Navigation Home Page that invites you to volunteer to become a full member. Volunteering means that you want to collaborate on our shared family tree and plan to abide by our Honor Code.

See if that works!

Answer 2

Jim, I have posted the instructions and link to help you with the Volunteer process. It is on your profile page. I hope it will help you but ask questions if needed.