Volunteer Opportunities
Archives/ Curatorial: Assist the curator with cataloging and care of the collections. Create new displays and exhibit content. Weekdays only. Prior experience helpful, further training necessary.
Docent/Education: Give guided tours of the museum; watch over museum displays while interacting with the public; assist in presenting educational material to merit badge classes, Pullman Parties, and school groups. Weekdays or Weekends. Additional training may be required.
Grounds/ Maintenance: Assist with cutting grass, planting, watering, weeding, and trash pickup. Weekdays or Weekends. Training available if needed.
Publicity: Generate notices for local newspapers and provide copy to same. Assist in keeping the Museum's mailing list for special events and newsletter mailings up to date. Assist in preparing and mailing newsletters. Weekdays or Weekends.
Model Railroad: Help to keep the model railroad display running by cleaning tracks, engine and railcar wheels, replacing worn out parts, and keeping structures on the layout clean. Also act as a docent and answer questions from visitors while working on the layout. Weekdays or Weekends.
Rolling Stock Maintenance: Assist in restoration, conservation and maintenance of rail cars and engines. Includes painting, woodworking, and upholstering, as well as metal, mechanical, and electrical work. Prior experience helpful, further training may be necessary. Weekdays.
Way and Track Volunteer: Assist in railway track maintenance and in keeping the Museum yard and right of way clear of weeds and grass. Involves heavy labor. Weekdays and Weekends.
Weekend/Special Events Volunteer: Assist the Museum staff during special events and weekend train rides. May involve helping load and unload passengers for train rides, leading visitors in craft activities, greeting visitors, etc... Weekends and Evenings.
Docent/Education: Give guided tours of the museum; watch over museum displays while interacting with the public; assist in presenting educational material to merit badge classes, Pullman Parties, and school groups. Weekdays or Weekends. Additional training may be required.
Grounds/ Maintenance: Assist with cutting grass, planting, watering, weeding, and trash pickup. Weekdays or Weekends. Training available if needed.
Publicity: Generate notices for local newspapers and provide copy to same. Assist in keeping the Museum's mailing list for special events and newsletter mailings up to date. Assist in preparing and mailing newsletters. Weekdays or Weekends.
Model Railroad: Help to keep the model railroad display running by cleaning tracks, engine and railcar wheels, replacing worn out parts, and keeping structures on the layout clean. Also act as a docent and answer questions from visitors while working on the layout. Weekdays or Weekends.
Rolling Stock Maintenance: Assist in restoration, conservation and maintenance of rail cars and engines. Includes painting, woodworking, and upholstering, as well as metal, mechanical, and electrical work. Prior experience helpful, further training may be necessary. Weekdays.
Way and Track Volunteer: Assist in railway track maintenance and in keeping the Museum yard and right of way clear of weeds and grass. Involves heavy labor. Weekdays and Weekends.
Weekend/Special Events Volunteer: Assist the Museum staff during special events and weekend train rides. May involve helping load and unload passengers for train rides, leading visitors in craft activities, greeting visitors, etc... Weekends and Evenings.
Volunteer BenefitsEach hour worked counts as a dollar towards membership
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