Learn about how intergenerational learning and exchange can play a key role in bringing diverse communities together.
There are many benefits of intergenerational learning and exchange. Join us to learn more about projects focused around this ambition at the Science and Industry Museum, with Volunteer Manager Katie Powell. Part of the talk will also explore how intergenerational volunteering and learning can help address the sector-wide challenge of heritage skills loss, bringing an added focus to this important issue.
Katie has been at the Science and Industry Museum for 8 years, having started her career around 20 years ago as a volunteer at Manchester Museum. Her professional background centres on learning within museum environments, alongside experience managing community-driven fundraising events as a Fundraising and Events Manager. A self-confessed history enthusiast, Katie has an academic background in archaeology, including funerary archaeology, and studied at both the University of Liverpool and the University of Sheffield.
After the 20-30 minute presentation, there will be an opportunity for attendees to ask questions.
About the organisers
Make Your Mark is a campaign to increase the number and diversity of heritage volunteers in Scotland. Make Your Mark supports volunteer managers by connecting heritage volunteer coordinators across Scotland through our Volunteer Organisers Network, sharing best practice in inclusive volunteering, promoting heritage volunteering opportunities and advocating for more support for Scottish heritage volunteering programmes. Visit the Make Your Mark website to learn more about how to join the campaign.
Accessibility
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House rules
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