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ORGANIZATION: Western Museum of Mining & Industry

  • A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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The Western Museum of Mining and Industry has a great opportunity for the right volunteer!!!

Do you like to work outdoors, take care of landscaping, or garden?

We need volunteers to help a few hours per week with facility maintenance and groundskeeping. The museum sits on over 20 acres, with multiple buildings dating to as far back as 1881. We need you to help us maintain this historical site!

Activities would include mowing, painting, gardening, general maintenance, and upkeep as needs determine.

If you are interested in working at the most interesting museum on the front range, please contact Loretta for an interview at volunteer@wmmi.org.

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About Western Museum of Mining & Industry

Location:

225 North Gate Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80912, US

Mission Statement

Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is a private nonprofit, 501(c) 3 whose mission is to preserve, collect and interpret the rich mining history and related industries of Colorado and the American West.

Description

Unique to WMMI is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum's collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American West. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a working hoist house; mine blacksmith shop; ten stamp mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 13,000 volume research library. WMMI has been accredited by the American Association of Museums (one of only three Colorado Springs museums to hold this honor) since 1979, and is the only accredited mining museum in the western United States.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
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Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

225 North Gate BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80921

(39.02736,-104.829124)
 

DATE POSTED

March 14, 2024

SKILLS

  • Landscaping
  • Gardening

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours per week or more as needed
  • Experience with gardening, mowing, etc. a plus

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