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Creating Restorative Moments at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo’s Hope & Healing offers uplifting community experiences for people facing life-altering challenges. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. A child … -
Partnering for Community Healing and Change at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center
Museums can play a role in destigmatizing addiction disorder. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. What inspires a complete stranger to engage in the destigmatization of … -
Striking a Balance at the Oakland Museum of California
The Oakland Museum of California has changed its financial decision-making to prioritize social cohesion. This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s May/June 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. During a strategic planning … -
Point of View: In Defense of Volunteerism in Museums
Volunteers play a vital role for museums, and museums need to prioritize their voluntee… -
Welcoming Change at the USC Pacific Asia Museum
The USC Pacific Asia Museum took a trust-building approach to working with docents on an evolving education program for stu… -
Valuing Our Volunteers
This article originally appeared in Museum magazine’s March/April 2024 issue, a benefit of AAM membership. While you may know me as the editor in chief of this magazine, I have another professional identity that is equally dear to me: … -
Point of View: A Renewal in the Rebuilding
Docent programs that evolve with the times will continue to serve their museums and commun… -
Slowing Down With Intention at the Long Island Children’s Museum
Through reflective practice, the Green Teens volunteers at the Long Island Children’s Museum develop programming for visitors—and lifel… -
Pride of Place at the Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum
The Quincy Valley Historical Society & Museum is a community jewel that runs mainly on volun… -
Rethinking the Status Quo
What does museum volunteer retention look like in a post-pand…
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