Helping Hands: Harnessing the Power of Volunteers
17 September 2025, 1100-1600
Online, Zoom
Online, Zoom
Volunteers
Case study | Breaking down barriers to volunteering
Kate Parry from Cumbria Museum Consortium shares key learning from the Helping Hands project
Marsh volunteer award opens for nominations
Sixteenth annual award recognises dedication and excellence in engaging with the public
Hampshire Cultural Trust ‘gamifies’ collections auditing
Competitive element enables volunteers win prizes for data inventory
In brief | Latest funding, projects, moves and more
New guidance on low-cost acquisition | Tetley gallery prepares to leave building | Admission charging research
Chapter House Museum among recipients of King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Holocaust Centre North also recognised for outstanding community service
Cost-of-living crisis is hitting museums hard, report shows
More than 700 venues took part in the Annual Museum Survey
Why are volunteers still missing in action?
The fallout from Covid and the cost-of-living crisis is making it harder for many museums and galleries to attract and retain volunteers. Simon Stephens reports
Editorial | It’s time to focus on volunteering
Museums need to make it a key strategic priority
Marsh volunteer award opens for nominations
Regional winners receive a £500 prize with a further £2,000 for the overall winner
Vision for Volunteering sets out 10-year plan for volunteer work
Roadmap outlines how organisations and individuals can evolve by 2032
Case study | The value of volunteers
Creating engaging projects that support mental health and add value to communities