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