Museums have always welcomed the army of volunteers that give their time up freely to support the sector. However, in the face of difficult times, museums are also important organisations in providing opportunities for those seeking work experience with a view to gaining employment. Highlighting the importance of this role, Renaissance East of England is proud to be the only organisation from the museums sector to have secured money from the government's Future Jobs Fund to provide paid working opportunities. In total, 30 jobs including 10 apprenticeships are being offered across 22 museums. You can read more about the Future Jobs Fund project and the list of museums involved in this article from the latest edition of Renaissance News.
Future Jobs Fund Article Renaissance News7 (PDF 334KB)
Over the next 18 months Renaissance East of England will also be supporting volunteers in museums through a range of initiatives designed to increase volunteer opportunities. There will be a particular focus on how volunteering can provide good experience and a stepping stone back into paid employment.
For further information on the Future Jobs Fund and Stepping Stones back into work project, please contact
Hazel Courtley, Partnerships Manager
Renaissance East of England
hazel.courtley@norfolk.gov.uk
01603 228994
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Esther Morgan, Communications Officer
Renaissance East of England
esther.morgan@norfolk.gov.uk
01603 493667