Case Study – Engaging New Audiences and Volunteers through Handling Sessions at Clifton Suspension Bridge

This case study describes a pilot project funded by a Small Grant, to trial pop-up history handling sessions and to better understand the profile and preferences of visitors and non-visitors. 

Case Study – Bath’s Underground History Unlocked by Volunteers

A case study on increasing volunteer numbers at the Museum of Bath Stone, through a specialist programme including a range of volunteer roles.

Volunteering Centres and Websites in the South West

A directory of volunteering centres you can find in the south west and helpful websites.

Connecting with Student Volunteers

Our guide to help you recruit student volunteers from universities

Volunteer recruitment cycle

This visual guide will help you review, plan and implement your volunteer recruitment strategy.

Exit interview template

A template to help you create an exit interview questionnaire for volunteers that are moving on from your museum.

Volunteer review template

A template to help you create a review and feedback form for volunteers.

Volunteer induction checklist template

A template to help you create an induction checklist for new volunteers.