Wondering would our moderators consider putting a sticky on the forum where museums / organisations could advertise for assistance/offer their services or even offer training courses/facilities for volunteers?
I am curious how much would it cost really for a half day seminar on tackling corrosion, or the correct way of paint removal or even how to mark out, drill and rivet a couple of pieces of ali together that volunteers could attend , then afterwards, the museum prints out a certificate of attendance, does not cost a lot to do this but to some it means a lot and its something to show others, may even give some a sense of achievement. I know one question will be how many volunteers would actually be willing to pay a few quid to put towards attending something of this nature or maybe another could be why should they?
If a few museums just got together on a local level to organise something like this, it may help retaining volunteers rather that just attracting them and praying they come back each week at what could be low cost.
I for one don’t expect a national museum such as the RAFM will get involved but some of the smaller establishments may be interested enough to participate.
What do other forumites think?
regards
Jason
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