> A lot of places seem to want a time commitment (maybe
> six months or so) from a prospective volunteer.

I think this stems from a desire to make sure that the volunteer is
committed and stays around for a while.  Training, supporting, supervising
and orienting volunteers *should* be something that a museum dedicates some
time to.  Non-profits in general like to make sure that the volunteer is
serious ebfore they invest training time.  Requesting a time commitment is
one way to do this.

Erica S. Maniez
Museum Director, Issaquah Historical Society
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