Research & PSQG
Volunteering in Archives

PSQG sub-committee on Volunteering

Following the PSQG Forum in 2009 on the theme of volunteering it was decided to set up a sub-group to focus on this issue.

The aim of the group is:

To drive improvements in volunteering practice within the archive sector; to increase the number and range of volunteering opportunities and ensure the contribution and impact of volunteering is evaluated and celebrated.

This will be achieved by:

  • Monitoring relevant public policy announcements, reports, funding etc around volunteering and disseminating this information to the archive sector
  • Collaborating, where possible, with sector partners to deliver a range of activities to support volunteering in archives
  • Encouraging sharing of good practice on volunteering within the sector

The group convenor is Louise Ray.

If you wish to join the group or would like to discuss its activities in more detail please email Louise Ray


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