Volunteering Numbers

Volunteering numbers

The museums, libraries and archives sector offers a wide range of opportunities for community involvement through the provision of volunteering opportunities.

During 2008-09, over 38,000 people volunteered in the sector. Over half of these, almost 20,000, were in museums and galleries. Over 15, 000 people volunteered in libraries and almost 3,000 in archives.

As well as supporting community engagement volunteering can also support the extension and improvement of services. For individuals, volunteering can act as a route into employment and support lifelong learning and self-development.

Volunteering Numbers statistics

Sources

CIPFA (2010), Public Library Statistics 2009-10 Estimates and 2008-09 Actuals, CIPFA: London
CIPFA (2010), Culture, Sport and Recreation Statistics 2009-10 Estimates and 2008-09 Actuals, CIPFA: London
CIPFA (2010), Archive Services Statistics 2008-09 Actuals, CIPFA: London

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From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading

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