Last summer, the Carpatho-Rusyn Society launched its new online publication—Our People. Through member stories, event announcements, book reviews, and more, Our People connects you to C-RS and Carpatho-Rusyn culture. Now, we’re asking for your help to keep this publication vibrant.

Our People is looking for two volunteers to join our team. One volunteer will write short, original stories for Our People, while the other will help us re-publish articles from the New Rusyn Times archives. If you have a little bit of writing experience, or know your way around a PDF, check out the volunteering details below.

• 1 Republishing Volunteer
  • Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per week, fully remote.
  • Role: Transcribing articles from New Rusyn Times (and other archival sources) for republication on the C-RS website and in the C-RS email newsletter Our People.
  • Expectations: You will transcribe two articles per month.
  • Qualifications: Some experience with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, or similar programs. Basic proofreading skills. Experience need not be from your work history, but can come from other volunteer positions, community roles, or personal projects. 
  • Get Involved: Send a note to Dani Stuchel (dstuchel@c-rs.org), introducing yourself and your relevant experience. 

• 1 Research & Writing Volunteer
  • Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per week, fully remote.
  • Role: Creating short (500-700 word) articles on topics of interest to our members, to be included on the C-RS website and in the C-RS email newsletter Our People.
  • Expectations: You will write two articles per month.
  • Preferred topics: Carpatho-Rusyn history in Europe, Carpatho-Rusyn language and linguistics, contemporary art by Carpatho-Rusyns, Carpatho-Rusyn food history, contemporary life in Carpatho-Rusyn areas of Europe.
  • Qualifications: Some experience with Internet-based research (finding reliable sources, tracking references, etc.) Some experience writing for a general audience. Some experience proofreading your own writing. Experience need not be from your work history, but can come from other volunteer positions, community roles, or personal projects. 
  • Get Involved: Send a note to Dani Stuchel (dstuchel@c-rs.org), introducing yourself and your relevant experience. Propose 2-3 ideas for newsletter articles. No need to send a formal resume or cover letter.