Resources

South West Museum Development Programme

Volunteer role profile template

A template to define what a volunteer role will involve.

Volunteering documents – good practice examples

Examples of policies and volunteering paperwork, available online, that may be helpful as you review and develop your own.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Roadmap

The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Roadmap can be used to take an organisation-wide approach to change and placing Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the heart of what museums do

Collections: Light and UV Radiation

Everything you need to know about light and UV radiation in the museum, why they’re a problem and how to protect your collections.

Podcasting tips for beginners

Learn the basics of producing a podcast, including tips for choosing the right equipment, branding, editing and promotion.

Collections: Looking Back, Planning Forward – Adding to your Emergency Plan

Use this resource to check your Emergency Plan and insert the procedures you need for a sudden closure.

Case Study – Volunteer Diversity at Blandford Town Museum

A case study on increasing volunteer diversity at Blandford Town Museum, through a specialist programme.

Audiences: Equity and inclusion for museums

A guide from Museum Development UK and the Association of Independent Museums, with introductory resources on equity and inclusion.

Case Study – Promoting our Museums: Somerset

A case study on a Small Grant: Big Improvement funded project, about the funding process, managing the project and the lessons learned along the way.