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. 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.
Covid precautions are taken into consideration--cleaning, distancing,masks. 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
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.
Arts & Culture
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
This opportunity has 1 shift
WHERE
Western Museum of Mining and Industry225 North Gate Blvd.Colorado Springs, CO80921
(39.02554,-104.82868)
DATE POSTED
January 26, 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
