Visitors Studies Group Mentorship Opportunity – Applications Open
M·E·L Research works extensively in the arts, culture and heritage sector and our work often includes interacting with visitors and audiences for organisations across this space. As part of this, several members of our team are members of the Visitor Studies Group, and we are regular attendees at and contributors to their conference.
The Visitor Studies Group (VSG) has recently unveiled the latest iteration of its Mentorship Programme, an initiative designed to foster the growth and development of emerging audience researchers and evaluators, as well as professionals who have recently incorporated audience research responsibilities into their roles.
This year, we are excited to announce Elliot Simmonds as one of several mentors participating in the programme.
Originating from the collective ambition of long-standing VSG members to contribute positively to the sector, the Mentorship Programme stands as a beacon of support, encouraging best practices, the sharing of expertise, offering a friendly sounding board, and facilitating the expansion of knowledge and networks within the field. Details regarding this year’s mentors, including their biographies, can be accessed HERE and further details can be found here: https://visitors.org.uk/2024-mentorship-programme-applications-open/
A hallmark of the programme is its bespoke approach to mentorship, allowing the structure and objectives of the mentorship to be uniquely tailored to meet the specific needs of each mentee. This includes flexibility in the frequency of meetings and the setting of achievable goals, ensuring a highly personalised and impactful experience.
The programme is now accepting applications from individuals who researchers embarking on their careers and established professionals who are navigating the realm of audience research and evaluation for the first time or are in the early stages.
It is important to note that the mentorship is not designed for freelance consultants or students.
Prospective applicants are encouraged to express their interest by completing the application form and submitting it by Wednesday, 27th March 2024. Any questions about the mentorship should be addressed to the VSG directly – M·E·L Research are sharing this article to support the scheme but we are not involved with or affiliated with it directly.
If you have a question or query about the research and evaluation we undertake in this sector, please feel free to get in contact with us directly.
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