PLAN - WHAT DID YOU SET OUT TO DO? | |
| Summary/ Description of Activity | |
| A National trust volunteer from Killerton House in Devon will deliver a talk about the history of the National trust in Devon. | |
| Learning objectives: | |
| Participants will gain knowledge and understanding of the work of the National trust and the role of a volunteer with this organisation. | |
| DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITY | |
| Date [dd/mm/yyyy] | 12/11/2008 |
| Length of activity | 1 hour with time for questions |
| Frequency | one off |
| Organiser | National Trust Talks. Co-ordinator for Devon |
| Tutor | Exeternal speaker |
| Group Size | 60 |
| Venue | British legion Club, Plymouth |
| Location | Plymouth, Devon UK |
| Environment | Urban |
| Location Factors | none |
| Partnerships | Library service |
| Target group | Seniors - members of the british legion |
| Contact | Mrs Roberts 01752 774128 |
| Marketing | Library speakers list, internal marketing, posters |
| Method of delivery | Speaker/lecturer |
| Equipment required | Projector/screen/slides |
| Other Factors | none |
| Tasks | (Task2) Involving seniors as volunteers |
EVALUATION OF ACTIVITY| Evaluation of the Learning Objectives |
| Yes - the speaker used Q and A techniques. A lot of interest was displayed by the audience and some asked for further information on becoming a volunteer for the National Trust |
| Evaluation of the activity |
| No problems. The activity fulfilled all expectations |
| Evaluation of what was learned by the participants |
| The hisotry of Killerton gardens in particular and the National Trust in general. Further learning could take place by visiting actual National trust properties in the future. Also additional follow-up talks could be arranged to strengthen learning |
| Evaluation of what staff have learned |
| The activity could be improved by using more up to date methods of communication - for example Powerpoint presentations or multi-media presentations instead of slides and projector. This idea is being considered at present. |
| Keywords |
| Devon; UK; talks; volunteers |
| ANALYSIS OF EVALUATION |
| What would you change to improve activity? |
| Improved presentation equipment and skills |
| What particular circumstance could affect a change in the activity? |
| Sourcing local heritage organisations within your own country |
| Other possible Activities |
| Combine with a visit to National trust properties to see the work of the volunteers in action |
| Best practice |
| This is a well established organisation with strong links for senior volunteers. The presntation could be updated |
| Transferability: |
| For other organisations to run this type of activity - we suggest that you make sure that the speaker has a sound and extensive knowledge of the organisation they are promoting |