Category: Volunteers
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Want More Volunteers? Start With Your Website
If you’re relying on social media to recruit volunteers, you may be missing the bigger opportunity. Research shows that museum websites—where missions, roles, and impact are clearly explained—are far more likely to convert interest into commitment. Here’s what small museums can learn.
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Do You Have Volunteers or Volunteer Employees?
Every museum says it: “We couldn’t function without our volunteers.” But some rely on them so deeply, they wouldn’t exist without them. These essential individuals—volunteer employees—aren’t paid, yet their absence would halt operations. They lead tours, build exhibits, restore artifacts, and run programs. Despite their impact, they’re not classified as employees and receive no compensation…
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