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<\/figure>\nWhat sort of people come to
\nvolunteer with you?
<\/b>We currently
\nhave a team of circa 120 volunteers who work split shifts across the week, they
\nare a real asset to the museum and I\u2019m extremely proud of the high level of
\nvisitor experience they offer.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We get really positive feedback about the
\npersonal touch that volunteers offer to visitors. They really are the heart of
\nthe museum and have an unbelievable wealth of knowledge to share. The
\nvolunteers help to bring the collection to life and regularly deliver impromptu
\ntours for visitors.<\/p>\n
What do you like about working with
\nvolunteers?<\/b>\u00a0
I like working with
\ndiverse people, I\u2019ve met people I never would have crossed paths with before and
\nI\u2019m really grateful for that. Our
\nvolunteers range from 19-93 and they are all extremely dedicated and loyal to
\nthe museum and a wonderful mixture of personalities.<\/p>\n
No two days are the same, each
\nworking day at the museum has an entirely different character depending on the
\nvolunteers and I never tire of their stories and insights.<\/p>\n
\nWhat attracts volunteers at the
\nmuseum?
<\/b>We have a very high
\nretention rate among volunteers and I believe that\u2019s down to their passion and
\naffinity for our collection. For many of our volunteers the museum tells their
\npersonal stories and history which evokes a real sense of loyalty.<\/p>\n
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Emma (left) launching the London Volunteers in Museums Awards 2014 at the museum<\/small><\/figure>\n