We have been having the same conversation recently. I am an advocate for free museum membership for docents. They are not just volunteers as they truly invest their hearts and minds in the museum. Being a docent is much like being a staff member as they have to study, they are required to have certain skills and keep abreast of museum happenings. Anyone investing so much of their free time to help the museum should not have to pay to be a member when in spirit and commitment they already are. It is gratefulness that should ensue in thanking them profusely on a regular basis and giving them as many free benefits as possible.

 

Nicola Warren Sarn

School and Educator Services Coordinator

Columbus Museum
1251 Wynnton Road
Columbus, Georgia 31906
Phone: 706.748.2562, ext. 653
Fax: 706.748.2570
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Keni Sturgeon
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 7:26 PM
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Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Volunteers and membership

 

Hello all,

I know these questions have gone around before (should volunteers be required to be members? should their membership be free or should they pay?) , but i have a different spin to ask about this topic:

Has anyone included a free museum membership as a benefit of being a regular, committed volunteer and if so, have you noticed if adding such a membership helped to increase your volunteer recruitment?

Thanks,
Keni



Keni Sturgeon
Curator
Mission Mill Museum
1313 Mill Avenue
Salem, OR 97306
503-585-7012, ex. 232
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