Twenty years after taking on his first position in the museum industry with the Houston Museum of Natural Science (HMNS), Joel A. Bartsch returned to HMNS as its president and CEO. As such, Joel Bartsch oversees all aspects of operations, including membership programs, donor cultivation, and volunteer recruitment.
If recruited and supported properly, volunteers can be among a museum’s most important stakeholders. They provide not only invaluable services to keep a museum running, but also a reliable source of recurring donations.
An effective volunteer recruitment strategy begins with a thorough screening process. Candidates should demonstrate engagement and passion for the museum and be well-suited for the role for which they are applying.
Museums should have an excellent training program that provides new and recurring volunteers with chances to develop their knowledge and skills. Finally, museums should frequently request volunteer feedback and implement it in meaningful ways.
Introducing all of these measures will help museums retain an active and engaged corps of volunteers.
If recruited and supported properly, volunteers can be among a museum’s most important stakeholders. They provide not only invaluable services to keep a museum running, but also a reliable source of recurring donations.
An effective volunteer recruitment strategy begins with a thorough screening process. Candidates should demonstrate engagement and passion for the museum and be well-suited for the role for which they are applying.
Museums should have an excellent training program that provides new and recurring volunteers with chances to develop their knowledge and skills. Finally, museums should frequently request volunteer feedback and implement it in meaningful ways.
Introducing all of these measures will help museums retain an active and engaged corps of volunteers.
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