Community Partners Introduction

This section looks at the rich opportunities for creating community partnerships.

The first step on the journey is to begin to identify potential community partners.

This can be achieved in a number of ways from speaking to other museums close by to identify the relationships they already have in place or have had in place. Connecting with local volunteer centres and other community hubs.

Casting your net widely and openly may deliver some powerful partnerships. The following exercises will help you start your thinking.

Community Partners Learning Objectives

By the end of this section you will:

  • Understand the local context and landscape to explore potential community partners.
  • Be able to engage effectively with potential community partners, using different techniques.
  • Be able to offer support and encouragement community partners.