It depends on the museum - the 3 that I have worked at have different
requirements.  Some museums have evening hours and volunteers are able to
come in then.  As far as a minimum number of hours, it is difficult to get
much done in an hour or less.  I volunteered for a number of years and was
encouraged by a staff member to try to get a job in a museum.  I added
museum studies courses to my college work, had an internship, and have been
working in the field for more than 10 years.  It is certainly possible to
get quality experience as a volunteer, but be flexible and understand that
you are there to help the institution, as well as to gain background and
experience for yourself.

Terri McFadden
Museum Education Coordinator
Beverly Historical Society
117 Cabot Street
Beverly MA 01915
Tel. (978) 922-1186
Fax. (978) 922-7387
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www.beverlyhistory.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]]On Behalf
Of blair henley
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 12:56 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Volunteering in Museums

I am interested in the details about how to go about
volunteering in museums.
Do museums generally require a minimum hour
commitment?
Do you have to have previous experience?
What if you work M-F 8-5?
Are you able to choose your volunteer activity?

I am guessing that gaining worthwhile volunteer
experience may be almost as difficult as landing a job!

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