Most of DAR volunteer work is accomplished by the grassroots efforts of chapters on the local level which focus on the mission areas of DAR — historic preservation, education and patriotism — by encouraging members to become involved in these initiatives in their local communities. Below are some of the volunteer and leadership opportunities available to Cobbs Hall Chapter, NSDAR, members. As a member, you're also welcome to form new committees.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

american heritage

Promotes the preservation of American cultural traditions, crafts and music.

GENEALOGICAL RECORDS

More than 18,000 volumes of unpublished source records have been copied and bound for the DAR Library.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Oversees awarding of the Historic Preservation Medal and supervises the Historic Preservation Project Contest; documents historic site preservation and research.

LINEAGE RESEARCH

Those knowledgeable in genealogy assist prospective members and hold workshops.

PRESIDENT GENERAL’S PROJECT

“DAR Constitution Hall: The Next Act” is a historic renovation project to restore and enhance the DAR’s National Historical Landmark building, Constitution Hall.

DAR LIBRARY

Repository for electronic genealogical resources and microforms of state records not found in other local research center.

EDUCATION

AMERICAN HISTORY

Sponsors American History essay contests for student in fifth through eight grades including homeschooled children.

AMERICAN INDIANS

DAR has assisted American Indians with financial and scholarship aid since 1936.

COMMUNITY CLASSROOM

Seeks to encourage volunteers to provide additional support to children in classrooms and schools in their communities by providing time and financial support.

DAR GOOD CITIZENS

Promotes dependability, service, leadership and patriotism among high-school seniors by presenting national and state awards.

DAR SCHOLARSHIP

Thousands of dollars are awarded through NSDAR American history, political science, history, government, historic preservation, economics, music, nursing, medical and occupational therapy scholarships annually. Click here for details on DAR Scholarship.

DAR School

Support given to Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, Alabama; Tamassee DAR School, South Carolina; Berry College, Georgia; Crossnore School, North Carolina; Hillside School, Massachusetts; Hindman Settlement School, Kentucky.

LITERACY PROMOTION

This committee promotes opportunities to work with adults and children in the areas of reading, writing, and language. Examples include: volunteering in schools as a mentor, tutor, special events speaker, assisting with English as a second language classes, and GED preparation. In addition, this committee donates books and/or dictionaries to students at schools in our area.

MEMBERSHIP

Our chapter’s membership committee contacts prospective members who have expressed an interest in joining DAR through our chapter. Prospective members are welcome to join us at monthly meetings. The committee members encourage prospectives to seek the available assistance in her required genealogical research until final approval of her application papers.

PATRIOTISM

SERVICE TO AMERICA

A challenge issued to all DAR members to invest in community service as a way to give back to our communities.

CONSTITUTION WEEK

DAR sponsors special programs during the week of September 17-23 to raise awareness about the United States Constitution. This official weeklong celebration of the Constitution was initiated by the DAR in 1955, and adopted by the U.S. Congress in 1956.

DAR SERVICE FOR VETERANS

As a member of the National Veterans Administration Voluntary Service Advisory Committee, DAR has representatives in Veterans Administration (VA) Medical Centers. DAR members volunteer in VA facilities and in state and community based programs, donating gifts, cash, personal care items, cancelled postage stamps and thousands of hours of time in service to America’s veterans.

THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Thousands of flags, flag codes, certificates and other patriotic materials are distributed annually.

NATIONAL DEFENSE

Youth Citizenship Awards are presented to elementary through high-school students. Gold and bronze ROTC medals are presented to outstanding high-school and college cadets.

DAR PROJECT PATRIOT

DAR Project Patriot Committee supports America’s service personnel in current conflicts abroad. The national committee currently assists the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany.