MusLi (Museums Literacy) - Fondazione Fitzcarraldo

126 MusLi - No qualifications needed: museums and new audiences
case 07
The objects, the visits to other museums. Staff that came in to teach us about the
museum and the friendly people and staff.
The professionalism of the lecturers, very concise. The friendly atmosphere and
the opportunity to have contact with historical items.
Anything to add about what the project made you feel or think about?
I enjoyed the stimulus to learn. I am interested in history and it was very interesting.
I thoroughly enjoyed the course and wish it was longer! It has helped me a great deal!
It has made me feel more confident and less isolated.
The whole project was a fantastic experience, gave me some knowledge and
it has given me a great confidence boost.
Conclusions:
Almost all individuals who have taken part in the three year programme state that the project has increased
their confidence. Another key outcome is the social side and the opportunity for participants
to make new friends. They also re-engaged with learning and developed their literacy and skills for
future employment.
88% of participants who joined the In Touch were unemployed
84% of participants completed the 10 week training programme
79% took the literacy qualification, 95% of whom passed
89% of the people who completed the course went on to volunteer,
with 42% volunteering for 6 months or more
41% of volunteers have taken part in further learning on completion of the training pro
gramme
18% of In Touch volunteers have moved on to employment
The In Touch programme has many benefits to the individual and the museum as well as the wider
community. For the museum it diversifies the workforce, contributes to audience development, allows
access to collections, provides the opportunity for staff development and strengthening links
with local communities.
The programme has been very successful in moving a number of people on into employment and further
learning, a total of 41% of participants took part in further learning on completion of the programme.
While a total of 18% of participants have moved on to into employment, which impacts wider government
agendas and during a period of difficult economic times, such a project proves to be timely and
relevant.
The In Touch programme ends in June 2010. Museum staff are currently exploring possible funding op