Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM NDT
Location: Online via Zoom

Museum volunteers have always been at the heart of all of Newfoundland and Labrador museums, large and small. In fact, most of our museums were started by volunteer groups, and close to 60% of all museums Canada-wide are volunteer-run. This presentation will look at that unique history, its successes and challenges, and current trends in intergenerational, family, youth and corporate volunteerism. Tune-in to practical tips dropped on how museums can engage new and diverse volunteers; managing the paid staff-volunteer relationship; and how evidence-based research shows museum volunteering provides physical and mental health benefits.

About the Presenter

Rosemary Wagner is a historian with a special interest in museum history and museum volunteerism. She has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, a Master of Arts from the University of Guelph and completed doctoral coursework in History at Queen’s University. Rosemary is the former Executive Director of the non profit Canadian Federation of Friends  of Museums, and former Vice President North America of the global non profit World Federation of Friends of Museums. She works as the Executive Director of the Missisquoi Museum, Quebec, as well as serves as the Vice President of the Ancienne Troupe Militaire de Montréal; Advisor to the International Network of Museums for Peace; Canadian Co-Coordinator for the ICOM International Committee for House Museum Days (April 18-19, 2025). Rosemary is Founder and champion of Canada’s annual Friends of Museums Day (October 12, 2026). Her research was accepted for the ICOM Dubai Conference 2026.

To register, please fill out this form by 12:00 PM NDT on Monday, March 30.