What is an Accreditation Mentor?
Accreditation Mentors are experienced professionals in the sector, who help smaller museums achieve and retain Accreditation. They do this by supporting those museums to develop Accreditation applications and returns.
Why might my museum need an Accreditation Mentor?
All museums must have access to professional advice to meet the requirements of the Accreditation Scheme. One way for a volunteer-run museum to achieve this is to appoint an Accreditation Mentor.
If your museum is looking for a Mentor, download the MDM Mentor Advert Template and return the completed form to: accreditation@mdmidlands.org.uk
What are the benefits of being an Accreditation Mentor?
Accreditation Mentoring is an excellent form of Continued Professional Development for mid to late career professionals.
It enables you to gain real life experience outside your employing organisation and reflect on your own practice. You will be a valued source of support as you help your mentee museum to gain or maintain Accreditation.
MDM runs an Accreditation Mentors network for mentors based in the Midlands which offer training and networking. Dates and information of mentor catch-ups can be found on our Eventbrite page.
How can I find out more information about becoming an Accreditation Mentor?
You can ask MDM for a chat by emailing accreditation@mdmidlands.org.uk or find more information about applying on the ACE website.
Museums looking for a mentor
Museums can now advertise for Accreditation Mentors on our MDM vacancies page. You can view the most recent opportunities here https://mdmidlands.org.uk/vacancies and contact the museums directly.
If you can’t see any opportunities that fit, bookmark the page as it is updated regularly. You can also let the MDM team know at accreditation@mdmidlands.org.uk in case they’re in touch with any museums who haven’t advertised yet.
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