Sustainable Volunteering at the Powell-Cotton Museum
Museum Name
Powell-Cotton Museum & Quex House
Museum Contact
Fran Mileman (Volunteer Co-ordinator)
Title of Project
Sustainable Volunteering at the Powell-Cotton Museum
Dates
July 2013 - February 2014
What was the Project aim(s)?
Objectives for the project:
- To increase the confidence and competence of the volunteer liaison officer
- To develop and write a volunteer handbook, involving volunteers and staff in its content and design
- In consultation with staff and volunteers, start to produce standardised role descriptions
What was the impact of the project?
Outcomes:
- Fran says she feels more confident about her role. She has improved her communication with colleagues, so that she has a fuller picture of current volunteer involvement and issues
- A draft volunteer handbook has been produced, with support from volunteers and staff
- A draft role description for a Gardening Volunteer has been produced
- Following a staff consultation, facilitated by Maggie, consensus was reached about the need for more sharing of good practice and standardisation of procedures
- The Director, Karen Botha, with the support of Fran, will work with staff and Trustees to develop a new volunteer policy / strategy, to ensure volunteering contributes to organisational objectives, whilst meeting the needs and aspirations of volunteers
Overall Cost of Project
£2,500 (a quarter of the overall Kent-wide project costs)
Download the full project report below:
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