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Athelstan museum was run entirely by volunteers from April 2006, when the Friends of Athelstan Museum (FOAM) took over the running of the museum from North Wilts District Council.
In May 2007 professional staff were appointed but since May 2009 the museum has again been run entirely by volunteers.
Volunteers play a major role, both front and back of house. See Museum History...
FOAM volunteers are drawn from all walks of life; from the
town itself and from the countryside around. They carry out a
wide range of tasks; stewarding on a regular shift basis or
casual relief; behind the scenes cataloguing or auditing the
collection; in fund raising and in management and other ways
as well. They really enjoy themselves not least of all
the camaraderie amongst the team.
FOAM is a charity and receives no government funding. Without the voluntary help FOAM received from the community Athelstan Museum would not exist.
It is a genuine town museum.
To join our volunteers please contact Angela Sykes.
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