I suppose it depends on what kind of "volunteer" he is. If he voluntarily offered his "professional" services, then he would expect a fee and he should mention it up front, though I would not pay him anything until he "had the goods", so to speak. If he's a real volunteer, then he should ask only for his costs for such things as copying, and in some cases, travel expenses. If he is a professional, you probably should research him, e.g., ask for references, perhaps from a group associated with the area, especially before you send anyone you don't know any significant amount of money. --- JOAN MORRIS <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, Is it normal practice for volunteers to > charge fees for their work? I thought > volunteers worked for free..I have never until > now been asked to pay for their services..I was > just wondered if I should look elsewhere for my > info, or indeed send the money & hope I > actually receive what I am paying for..Or is > this guy just scamming me?? Just curious as to > what input any of you might have to share about > the situation.. I have never encountered a > volunteer asking me to pay for their services.. > > Would appreciate your comments.. > > Joan Broach Morris > > > > > ==== TNHENRY Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Henry Co., > TN Mailing List, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to [email protected] > or if you are on the Digest List to > [email protected] > > ============================== > View and search Historical Newspapers. Read > about your ancestors, find > marriage announcements and more. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13969/rd.ashx > > __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail