Rescuing Abandoned Cemeteries
Rescuing abandoned cemeteries can be addictive! Barry Russell, a retired engineer for Verizon and current BillionGraves volunteer, was born and raised on Long Island, New York. And although he has had a life-long love for graveyards, Russell never suspected he would spend his retirement years…
Missionaries Taking Photos of Gravestones
Missionaries taking photos of gravestones? Yes, it’s true. Missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from several missions across the United States are helping to document cemeteries with the BillionGraves app during their weekly service hours. If 2020 was like any other…
Compassion at the Cemetery
Many BillionGraves volunteers show compassion at the cemetery by their acts of service, whether they are taking photos, helping to tend graves, or looking out for those who may be grieving. This blog post shares the experiences of three special volunteers who inspire others with…
Community Service Opportunities with BillionGraves
Community service opportunities with BillionGraves bless families around the world who are searching for their ancestors. BillionGraves often hears from people around the globe who are interested in performing community service. They are motivated by a variety of reasons, but whatever the reason, we are…
12 Ways to Volunteer During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Looking for ways to volunteer during the coronavirus pandemic? We can help! We already know what you are NOT doing this week . . . eating out at restaurants, shopping at non-essential stores, and touching your face. Right?! But what ARE you doing? Is it…
20 Homeschool Genealogy Ideas
With the coronavirus closures in schools across the world, many moms and dads have become instant homeschool teachers to their own children. So here are 20 homeschool genealogy ideas to the rescue! When you are homeschooling, there’s math, science, history, reading, spelling, writing, art, music,…