Volunteers Required - Ever wondered how to give something in return?

[MarieC]

Can anyone on this thread tell me if people with an Apple Mac can transcribe from freecen??

I've had a peek at a transcribing page or two, and it seems to my very limited technological understanding that the software required is for PCs only.

I'd be willing to give it a go if it is feasible for my computer and the software is not too complicated.  I did enquire into freebmd but the message I got back totally bamboozled me, so I didn't take it any further.

MarieC

[suttontrust]

Freebmd requires the download of a bit of software into which you transcribe.  I don't know whether there's a Mac version of that software but I can find out for you.  Freecen requires that you transcribe into a .csv file and send it to the co-ordinator on disk.  I would think that might rule out a Mac.  I agree that it all seems very complicated at first, especially with Freecen.

[Nick Carver]

I transcribe for FreeBMD and use a program called WinBMD. There is another program called SpeedBMD which I believe works on the MAC. If you look at the transcribers pages on FreeBMD, all the questions it answers will surely apply to other transcribing projects as well.

[MarieC]

I'm a technophobe!  Suttontrust, if you can find out anything I will be very pleased.

MarieC

[Boongie Pam]

For those interested in doing any of the projects mentioned on this thread and want more info here's some starting points.


FREECEN

The status pages for each of the counties has a co-ordinator named.  Simply send an email to the co-ordinator and ask if they require volunteers.

http://freecen.rootsweb.com/project.htm


FREEBMD

Here is a page that explains how to join a transcription syndicate.

http://freebmd.rootsweb.com/Signup.html


Memorial Inscrptions

See Nick's post above.  The best thing to do is contact the local Family History Society for the area of the cemetery to see if a) It's been done b) They are planning a project c) They want volunteers.  We have tried to add links to all the county boards for the FHS's.  Don't forget that Local History groups may also be interested so it is worth speaking to them to.  The local library may also have information.


There are posts scattered around this site which talk about this subject and I'm sure anyone who has volunteered will share their experience as bekahsgran has.

All the best,
Pam