Download or read book Transforming Museum Volunteering written by American Association For Museum Volunteers and published by Author House. This book was released on 2007-03-08 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: About the American Association for Museum Volunteers For more than 25 years, the American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) has been the only national association dedicated to the paid and unpaid staff members who work together in all categories of museums, large and small, AAMV provides information and services to individuals, groups, and museums that seek to start or improve their museum volunteer program. AAMV is affiliated with the American Association of Museums, U.S. Federation of Friends of Museums, and World Federation of Friends of Museums. The American Association for Museum Volunteers: Promotes professional standards of museum volunteerism Provides an online forum for the exchange of ideas and information Offers opportunities for continuing education through panel discussions and workshops at local, regional, and national conferences Encourages volunteers and volunteer program managers to become familiar with projects and programs both locally and nationally Informs and represents volunteers in advocacy for tax benefits and other legislation at local and national levels Accomplishes these goals in cooperation with museum directors, paid staff, and boards of trustees For more information about AAMV, its board of directors, programs, publications, and services, visit www.aamv.org. A membership application is on page 123 of this book or you may join AAMV on its website.
Download or read book Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums written by Kristy Van Hoven and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2016-01-07 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We are in the middle of a museum paradigm shift and a new type of museum volunteer is emerging from the community. Non-profit volunteers are looking for unique and satisfying ways to engage in their communities and museums are primed to offer just the experiences these volunteers are looking for. Here’s a practical exploration of the differences between the “then” and “now” volunteers and solid advice on volunteer recruitment, communication, and retention strategies. Kristy Van Hoven and Loni Wellman will help you answer the questions: What are new volunteers looking for? What is their motivation? How can you spot the hidden gems in your local community? How can you develop a successful relationship with potential volunteers? How do you keep the museum volunteer motivated and happy? What can teens, adults and retiring professionals bring to your organization? How can your museum support a robust and active volunteer program? How do you reward volunteers and keep them for the long term? and, most importantly, How can you meet volunteer’s needs and still benefit from their work? The Guide highlights successful projects, incentives, and general museum culture which support volunteer activities and includes examples of Volunteer Job Descriptions, Calls for Volunteers, Evaluation forms, as well as volunteer project outlines. Written in a light hearted spirit, Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums: A Handbook to Volunteer Management will engage and inform any professional tasked with developing and managing a volunteer program at their institution. Museums offer an amazing array of volunteer opportunities that help create a greater sense of belonging and purpose for the volunteer. With a growing number of retiring professionals and students looking for professional experiences, now is the time to embark on developing a volunteer program that will thrive in the years to come.
Download or read book Museum Volunteers written by Sinclair Goodlad and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2005-08-08 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Museum Volunteers is a practical handbook on the use of volunteers as interpreters within museums. Drawing on key examples of outstanding practice from the UK and North America, this book forms a unique resource on volunteerism. This book: * reviews research on the changing priorities of museums * examines a form of volunteering that has provided benefits to all participants in an activity similar to museum interpretation - student tutoring * describes and analyses the strengths of five exceptional volunteer programmes in Canada and the USA * reports the finding of five volunteer programmes set up and managed by the authors in the Science Museum, London * examines the development process of the pilot studies and the consequent establishment of a permanent volunteer programme in the Science Museum, London * discusses the mutual benefits that volunteer programmes can bring to museums and volunteers * offers suggestions on the practical day-to-day management and administration of volunteers. This book is essential reading for anyone involved with the management and administration of a museum, or, is thinking of offering their services to a museum as a volunteer.
Download or read book A Directory of Museum Volunteer Programs written by American Association for Museum Volunteers and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Volunteer Program Administration written by Joan Kuyper and published by Americans for the Arts Books. This book was released on 1993 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums and Other Nonprofit Organizations written by Kristy Van Hoven and published by . This book was released on 2024-09-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums is back with a highly anticipated second edition! A decade after the first edition's release, this updated handbook offers fresh insights into the world of museum volunteers and their vital contributions to the success of organizations, both big and small. In the past 10 years, the world has undergone significant changes, and museum volunteer programs have had to adapt and evolve to keep up. The second edition is the perfect tool for anyone looking to start, maintain, revamp, or restart their museum's volunteer program. The second edition offers new approaches to engaging community members in your organization and bringing diverse groups of volunteers into any department at your institution. Additionally, it provides practical advice on how to plan for and include volunteers in building a sustainable and exciting future for your museum. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer manager or new to the field, this book offers valuable insights and strategies to help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of museum volunteer management. With Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Museums Second Edition, you'll be equipped to create a thriving volunteer program that benefits your museum and its visitors for years to come.
Download or read book Museum Volunteer written by Jennifer Howse and published by Weigl Publishers. This book was released on 2017-08-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are more than 35,000 museums located across the United States. These cultural centers may house works of art, historical exhibits, or artifacts that tell the story of life on Earth. Learn how volunteers can help support the important educational work of their local museum in Museum Volunteer. Each book in the Volunteer Jobs series focuses on the importance of voluntarism, while offering detailed descriptions of volunteer positions and advice for how to apply for them.
Download or read book Volunteers in Museum Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Transforming Museums in the Twenty first Century written by Graham Black and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-03-12 with total page 333 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his book, Graham Black argues that museums must transform themselves if they are to remain relevant to 21st century audiences – and this root and branch change would be necessary whether or not museums faced a funding crisis. It is the result of the impact of new technologies and the rapid societal developments that we are all a part of, and applies not just to museums but to all arts bodies and to other agents of mass communication. Through comment, practical examples and truly inspirational case studies, this book allows the reader to build a picture of the transformed 21st century museum in practice. Such a museum is focused on developing its audiences as regular users. It is committed to participation and collaboration. It brings together on-site, online and mobile provision and, through social media, builds meaningful relationships with its users. It is not restricted by its walls or opening hours, but reaches outwards in partnership with its communities and with other agencies, including schools. It is a haven for families learning together. And at its heart lies prolonged user engagement with collections, and the conversations and dialogues that these inspire. The book is filled to the brim with practical examples. It features: an introduction that focuses on the challenges that face museums in the 21st century an analysis of population trends and their likely impact on museums boxes showing ideas, models and planning suggestions to guide development examples and case studies illustrating practice in both large and small museums an up-to-date bibliography of landmark research, including numerous websites Sitting alongside Graham Black’s previous book, The Engaging Museum, we now have a clear vision of a museum of the future that engages, stimulates and inspires the publics it serves, and plays an active role in promoting tolerance and understanding within and between communities.
Download or read book The Role of the Volunteer in Raising Museum Visibility written by Volunteer Committees of Art Museums of Canada and the United States and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Volunteers in Museums and Heritage Organisations written by Sue Millar and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the involvement of volunteers in museums, providing practical help and advice on policy planning, recruitment, induction and training, and tackling essential issues like employment law and liability and relations between paid and volunteer staff.
Download or read book A Directory of Museum Volunteer Programs written by Marilyn Hayden and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Creating a Greater Connection written by Nicole Lillian Ohlandt and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This thesis will seek to determine why museums and similar institutions in the Seattle, Washington area train volunteers. Many, if not most museums utilize volunteers in some way and in order to function effectively in their positions, these volunteers require some sort of training. Formalized volunteer training programs are a sign of the growing professionalization of the museum field. The rationale of this research is to determine the purpose given by volunteer managers for training museum volunteers. Due to the lack of similar studies, this research undertook to sample as many of the Seattle area museum volunteer managers as possible. A facilitated discussion was held with 15 staff members from Seattle area museums and similar institutions. These staff members are responsible for volunteer training at their institutions. The responses generated from this discussion were then analyzed for the overarching themes that emerged. By exploring why museums are training volunteers, and what training practices are being used and how those practices affect achievement of desired training outcomes, this research attempts to give a baseline understanding of practice in the field of museum volunteer management. This research shows that Seattle area museums use a variety of training practices to achieve several positive outcomes. Most notably, this study demonstrates that Seattle area museum volunteer managers use training to increase volunteer engagement in their institutions' missions.
Download or read book A Directory of Museum Volunteer Programs written by American Association for Museum Volunteers and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Museum Volunteer Experience written by Marina-Chevonne Spiteri and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Small Museum Toolkit written by Cinnamon Catlin-Legutko and published by Rowman Altamira. This book was released on 2012 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "As a small museum staff person, you are responsible for a lot, including areas outside of your expertise or training. You need a quick reference that makes the process of becoming a sustainable, valued institution less overwhelming. The Small Museum Toolkit is a collection of six books that serves as a launching point for small museum staff to pursue best practices and meet museum standards. These brief volumes address governance, financial management, human resources, audience relations, interpretation, and stewardship for small museums and historic sites." --Amazon.
Download or read book Volunteers in Museum Education written by and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
