This is a fascinating discussion but it's also pretty depressing stuff!
Can we have one or two stories of any wonderful volunteers??

In the UK Peter Walton has been researching the training of volunteers
for BAFM (British Association of Friends of Museums) funded by the
Carnegie UK Trust. In the next few months a Charter and Handbook for
Volunteer Managers and Administrators will be launched and training
materials are being assembled thanks to a further grant from the Pilgrim
Trust. For further information contact:

Peter Walton 127 High Street, Tenterden, Kent TN30 6JS UK
tel/fax 01580 766 558
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or
Ann Heeley
Hon Sec BAFM
The Old Post Office, 17 High Street, Butleigh, Glastonbury, Somerset BA6
8SU UK
tel 01458 850520
fax 01458 850034
e-mail [log in to unmask]

Best wishes

Rosemary Silvester
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