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Admissions and Welcome Desk Volunteer
Western Museum of Mining & Industry
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12 people are interested
The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is looking for volunteers to staff our front desk. This involves welcoming our guests, taking admission and gift shop purchases at the cash register, answering the telephones and visitors questions and providing minor assistance to various staff members when asked. Shifts are 9am-1pm and 12-4pm. Volunteers are especially needed for Saturdays. If you love meeting people, then this is the opportunity for you! Come and make new friends with our volunteers and staff and give back to a wonderful gem in your community. For further information, please contact Loretta at volunteer@wmmi.org or 719-488-0880.
1 Shift
- 09:00 AM to 01:00 PM
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
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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.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
Western Museum of Mining and Industry225 North Gate Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(39.02554 ,-104.82868 )
DATE POSTED
August 24, 2021
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- People Skills
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible schedule but prefer 4 or more hours weekly