Margaret Machell worked with the AGO Volunteer Executive (formerly the Women’s Committee) for over 25 years. She was appointed custodian of the Grange House Museum and became a gallery archivist.
She was loved and respected by both volunteers and staff, so it was with great pleasure that the Volunteer Executive established the Margaret Machell Study Grant in her honour in 1999. At her request, these funds were designated as a study grant.
Presented annually, the Margaret Machell Study Grant ($500) gives AGO volunteers an opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge in areas relating to the Gallery’s mission, vision and values.
Previous recipients have applied the grant towards coursework, attendance at conferences and symposiums, workshops, textbook purchases and more. (You can read about previous Margaret Machell Study Grant recipients on the blog:
Grant
1. The annual grant allocation is $500, though the grant may be awarded to more than one recipient (e.g. $250 each for two grant recipients).
2. Recipients must provide eligible receipts for approval and reimbursement.
Eligibility
1. Volunteers with a minimum of 1 year’s service.
2. Previous recipients are ineligible for future Margaret Machell grants. (If you have applied previously and have not been successful, please feel free to apply again!)
3. Courses, activities or expenses must fall within the calendar year (ending December 31, 2020).
How to Apply
Please submit a brief letter that includes:
- • A description of the course, activity or expense you wish to pursue.
- • How it relates to the activities or objectives of the AGO.
- What you hope to achieve.
- • An outline of the costs to be reimbursed.
Address your application to the Volunteer Council, c/o Holly Procktor, Coordinator, Volunteers ([email protected])
Subject: Margaret Machell Study Grant
Application Deadline: March 15, 2020
Recipients will be announced during National Volunteer Week (April 19 – 25, 2020)
Grant recipient(s) are encouraged to share a written report about the course or activity undertaken. This report will be published in the Volunteer Blog for all volunteers to enjoy!