Introduction to museum volunteers

An introductory guide to planning for, recruiting and training volunteers in your museum. Developed by Museums Galleries Scotland.

Volunteers are the lifeblood of museums. They are often the first representative of a museum that people will see. Knowing how to work with your volunteers is, therefore, essential to the success of the museum.

Topics covered:

  • Getting started
  • Planning for the future
  • Stages of volunteering
  • The legal stuff
  • Supporting Documents

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