VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT THE NEVADA STATE RAILROAD MUSEUM

The Nevada State Railroad Museum depends on the energy and dedication of many talented volunteers to provide the services necessary to make a visit to the museum a memorable and educational experience. We offer a new volunteer training tour, annual trainings and provide a fun and friendly atmosphere.

Volunteer shifts at the Nevada State Railroad Museum are usually 3.5 hours, Thursdays through Mondays. Museum employees train volunteers in the use of cash registers and other equipment. Opportunities are year-round unless otherwise noted, and include the following:

Admissions: Admissions desk volunteers at the museum greet guests, handle admission fees using a point-of-sale system, offer directions, and address basic inquiries. The museum staff will provide training to volunteers on how to operate the cash register and credit card terminal.

Museum Store: Museum store volunteers are responsible for operating the store point-of-sale system, providing guests with product information, answering questions, and assisting the museum store manager.

Depot Ticket Sales: Volunteers at the Wabuska Depot are responsible for selling tickets for train or motor car rides on weekends, holidays, and during special events. The museum staff will provide training for volunteers on using the point-of-sale system.

JIC/Annex: Museum docents assist guests by providing relevant information on the museum’s exhibits and displayed equipment, answering questions, and providing directions for navigating the museum property. Volunteers interested in offering hand car rides must complete a handcar qualification class and pass a safety test.

Tour Guides: Trained tour guides act as a key educational resource for the museum by providing guided tours to school groups (K-12) and tour groups throughout the year.

Train Crew: Volunteers on train crew are responsible for operating and demonstrating different historical railroad equipment from the Museum’s collection in a secure environment. The training for these roles is specialized and distinctive.

SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER

If you have questions about volunteering at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, please contact:

Museum Attendant II, Ryan Korson at 775-687-6953 ext. 233

or send an email to rkorson@nevadaculture.org

Nevada State Railroad Museum New Volunteer Application

This application will allow museum staff to identify interested and qualified candidates for available volunteer positions. Applicants will be notified by museum staff of trainings and volunteer openings once the application has been approved.

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