Youth in Museums - Canada's History Society Webinar November 2011
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Scarborough Museum Youth in Museums “Open the door and let ‘em in!” Canada’s History Society Webinar November 2011
description
The why and how of integrating and welcoming youth into museum programs and the benefits of doing so!
Transcript of Youth in Museums - Canada's History Society Webinar November 2011
Scarborough Museum
Youth in Museums “Open the door and let ‘em in!”
Canada’s History Society Webinar November 2011
What can a small museum do?
Make a big impact!
Youth Civic
Engagement
A Key to Relevancy
Youth Invasion!
Canadian Museums and Youth Diversity Experience
Project
To mentor youth in our community, providing opportunities for growth, social connection, skills development and creative engagement, while enhancing museum public program.
Multiple Opportunities for Youth
An Integrated programwith various activity streams
Photo projects
Community History
Arts & theatre
Publications & exhibits
Daily program support
Expect the Unexpected
Youth inspired, youth driven
Share the authority!
Community Ties
Invest in the program
Partnerships
JLeaver Productions
George Dunbar,Photographer
Pool all your resources
The ripple effect
Inclusion and Integration
You Mean, I Could Actually Work Here ?
Toolkit Contents
• Preparation• Find & Attract Youth• Benefits of Youth
Mentorship• Partnerships• Recruit & Select
Volunteers• Invitation to Join
Team• Orientation & Training
• Supervision• Evaluation• Volunteer Recognition• Ongoing Record
Keeping– Youth file contents
Program Review
Scarborough MuseumYouth in Museums
A Stronger Community, A Stronger Museum
Canada’s History Society Webinar November 2011
