American Association Volunteers

Transforming Museum Volunteering: a Practical Guide for Engaging 21st Century Volunteers American Association Volunteers

About the American Association for Museum Volunteers For more than 25 years, the American Association for Museum Volunteers (AAMV) has been the only national association dedicated to the paid and unpaid staff members who work together in all categories of museums, large and small, AAMV provides information and services to individuals, groups, and museums that seek to start or improve their museum volunteer program. AAMV is affiliated with the American Association of Museums, U. S. Federation of Friends of Museums, and World Federation of Friends of Museums. The American Association for Museum Volunteers: Promotes professional standards of museum volunteerismProvides an online forum for the exchange of ideas and informationOffers opportunities for continuing education through panel discussions and workshops at local, regional, and national conferencesEncourages volunteers and volunteer program managers to become familiar with projects and programs both locally and nationallyInforms and represents volunteers in advocacy for tax benefits and other legislation at local and national levelsAccomplishes these goals in cooperation with museum directors, paid staff, and boards of trusteesFor more information about AAMV, its board of directors, programs, publications, and services, visit www.aamv.org. A membership application is on page 123 of this book or you may join AAMV on its website.