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There is no way any of this can happen without the dedicated and lively bunch of volunteers that make this organization go. If you have an interest in railroads, history, education or would just like to try something completely different to expand your horizons think about coming on down and joining our happy group. We are always looking for new volunteers to help continue the preservation efforts and to help meet and greet visitors and many other things not requiring manual heavy lifting labor - although there are plenty of those opportunities available if you're looking for a good workout. Please checkout the list below and see if any of these areas may spark your interest.
----------------- Come On Down! We'd Love to Have You Lend a Helpful Hand -----------------
Schedule tours, organizational meetings, speech & presentation requests and accomplish general filing and keyboarding. Must be fluent in Microsoft Office product software.
Provide assistance with mailings; assist with meetings with the general public to raise funds through donations and memberships.
Provide on-site tours and information to visitors and tour groups.
Provide informative briefings and presentations to businesses, social groups, Schools and local organizations.
Basic and advanced woodworking skills with knowledge of tools, applications and concepts.
Spray, brush, detail, on wood, metal, and other materials.
Mowing, trimming, weeding, planting, general landscaping following the goals of the site master plan.
Basic and advanced shaping, construction, welding, and cutting of various types and styles of metals.
Repair and preventative maintenance of ; gasoline & diesel engines, electrical, heating and air conditioning, plumbing, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components and systems
Design concept models for displays using picture story boards, audio visual media, automated display stations, animatronics, etc.
Design of customer flyers, fund raising mailers, signage and information boards for static displays and buildings.
On-the-Job Training provided within a safe and knowledgeable working environment. Must provide your own PPE (Personal Protective Gear) to include leather gloves, hard hat, steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection (some ear plugs are available dependant on supply).
Be able to work with people AND within the Historic Preservation Guidelines on rolling stock, buildings, large and small projects.
Should have the ability to successfully network systems together and troubleshoot software/hardware problems in office systems and display exhibits.
Gift Shop Clerk, Admissions Gate Attendant during major events, Traffic Control, Crowd Control, Trash and Dust Control, Passenger Attendant for motor car /hayrack or other personnel conveyance, general assistance for displays or other goings-on.
Engineer, Conductor, Switchman, Brakeman
Maintain records and research historical information about the complex, the local & surrounding area, pieces of equipment, procedures or personnel.
Develop, categorize, and maintain a reference library of; model reference books, technical publications, historical documents, newspaper articles, audio and visual photographs, tapes and disks, architectural drawings, etc.
Newsletter design and publishing, News Releases, interviews, writing articles for our web site, newsletters, blogs, etc.
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