Matching Motivation to Purpose: Relaunching the Art Institute of Chicago's Volunteer Program

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  • Author(s): Robin Schnur
  • Language:
    English
  • Source:
    Journal of Museum Education. 2024 49(2):219-228.
  • Publication Date:
    2024
  • Document Type:
    Journal Articles
    Reports - Descriptive
  • Additional Information
    • Availability:
      Routledge. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
    • Peer Reviewed:
      Y
    • Source:
      10
    • Subject Terms:
      Museums; Volunteer Training; Volunteers; Arts Centers; Staff Role; Resource Staff; Inclusion
    • Subject Terms:
      Illinois (Chicago)
    • Accession Number:
      10.1080/10598650.2024.2356387
    • ISSN:
      1059-8650
    • Abstract:
      As part of a broader evolution of our K-12 programming, the Art Institute of Chicago transitioned our docent program into a newly designed Volunteer Program, a process that was informed by rigorous research, reflection, and evaluation of our engagements with students and teachers. This case study offers a perspective on designing a new structure for volunteer engagement, including defining and aligning new volunteer roles to strategic priorities, the process for reinviting former volunteers to join the new program and matching them to roles, and an overview of a new onboarding and training program grounded in equity and inclusion.
    • Abstract:
      As Provided
    • Publication Date:
      2024
    • Accession Number:
      EJ1435332