You can download the full Impact Report here.

This session will equip managers and coordinators with the skills and confidence needed to effectively manage volunteers, so that they can make meaningful contributions which match the needs of the museum they volunteer for.  The day will cover:

• Getting the best out of the volunteers you have
• What motivates volunteers and tapping into those motivators
• Best management style(s) to use
• Promoting a culture of positive development and learning

Find out more and book your place here.

Date: 30 January 2019, 10am - 1pm (lunch provided)
Venue: Discovery Museum, Carpathia Room

Arts Council England has recently launched the revised Accreditation standard, this session will explore the implications of this for your museum, as well as an overview of the three areas of Accreditation; organisational health, collections and audiences.

Surgery sessions of 30 minutes are available in the afternoon. If you have a specific query you wish to discuss, please book a slot.

Find out more and register your place here.

VON Meeting

Date: 31 January 2019, 10am - 2pm (lunch provided)
Venue: Laing Art Gallery

The Volunteer Organisations’ Network (VON) is a forum for volunteer-run museums that meets three times a year. The Network provides the opportunity for volunteer-run museums to exchange knowledge, receive training and keep up to date with sector developments.

This session will focus on Accreditation.

Find out more and book here.