What’s a Search Angel?

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Search angels are volunteers who use their logical minds to conduct searches for information, products, or lost friends/relatives. They help with adoption cases, growing small businesses, finding old friends/relatives, and locating public records. They do not charge for their services but may require reimbursement for expenses.

Search angels are individuals who volunteer to conduct searches for information, products, or long lost friends or relatives. In most cases, the search angel is not a professional trained in the tracking skill. However, the search angel normally possesses a logical mind that is capable of systematically using the available resources as a means to secure the desired data.

One of the most common types of research conducted by a search angel has to do with engagement and adoption cases. This type of search angel activity actually comes in two forms. First, a search angel can help a child locate information about a biological parent, using public records and other publicly available data. Second, the adoption search angel may research information that can help a couple looking to adopt a child find a reputable agency that is responsive to their particular situation. As with all types of search angel activities, adoption search angels perform these activities without receiving any type of compensation.

There is also a type of search angel that can be helpful in growing a small business. As part of their volunteer work, it’s not unusual for an angel to maintain databases loaded with all kinds of information. In some cases, the search angel can help a small business owner find contacts who can assist him in advertising or promoting the goods the company produces. Similarly, a search angel may be able to use those same resources to help nonprofit organizations connect with corporate sponsors and secure funding to help the cause the nonprofit supports.

A search angel can also help people find friends from years past, such as a high school mate or first love. Even distant relatives who have been away from contact for some time may also be able to find each other through the assistance of a search angel. Locating old documents that are part of the public record can also be part of a search angel’s job.

Although the search angel does not charge for its services, individuals seeking help from an angel should be prepared to cover the out-of-pocket expenses incurred by the search angel. This would include items such as paying for printing and postage on copied documents that are mailed to the recipient, travel expenses if the angel is permitted to travel to secure data, or make research-related long distance calls. While a research angel provides time and expertise for free, it is unreasonable to expect the angel to also have the financial resources to cover all associated expenses.




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