Routledge Museum Volunteers - Good Practice Management Guide

Museum Volunteers: Good Practice in the Management of Volunteers provides a practical handbook for professionals looking to improve how they use volunteers as interpreters within museum settings. As part of the Heritage: Care-Preservation-Management series, this Routledge publication serves as a unique resource on the subject of volunteerism. This book offers a deep look into the changing priorities of modern museums by reviewing current research. It examines specific models of engagement, such as student tutoring, which provides benefits to all participants involved in museum interpretation. By analyzing real-world examples from the UK, Canada, and the USA, readers gain access to proven methods and successful strategies. Whether you are managing a small local gallery or a large institution, this guide helps you understand the strengths of exceptional volunteer programs. It provides a foundation for building effective programs through the study of five outstanding volunteer initiatives in North America and detailed reports on various volunteer activities.