Lifelines of the Museum

By Lori Meads, Education Curator

Museum of the Albemarle volunteers, adult and junior, are one word: “AWESOME.” The museum could not do what we do without volunteers. They are all our lifesavers in more ways than they can imagine.

The museum’s docents, and volunteers always have been supportive, but in the last couple of months, they have shown much support by not only volunteering with scheduled school groups, camps, and special programming but with assisting with reception on the first and second floors. They respond to emails for assistance and, at times, stop by to see if they can help. They are quick to adjust and accept changes to make the experience for visitors more enjoyable.

LORI TRAINS OUR NEWEST JUNIOR DOCENTS

Junior Docents recently attended their first workshop on the history presented in our exhibits and artifact collections of our Indigenous tribes of the Albemarle region. This provides them with material for visitor interactions.

Courtesy Museum of the Albemarle

We are excited about the future of our current junior docents. The returning and new junior docents are eager to learn and assist with educational programming. We have had two meetings in person with one more to come before the school year begins. Once school begins, we will meet by Zoom in the evening—so everyone can attend due to after-school activities—and continue the learning process and training on upcoming programming.

The museum may not have the largest volunteer group around, but our volunteers are “MIGHTY.” We are grateful for each and every one of them no matter if they are visible to the public or behind the scenes.

Thank you to the Museum of the Albemarle adult and junior volunteers for your time, energy, and dedication!