All Aboard the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad! Volunteer along the beautiful Casco Bay
ORGANIZATION: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
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Do you enjoy history and interacting with people? Then come enjoy the view of Casco Bay and join the volunteer team at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad (MNGRR). MNGRR is dedicated to the preservation of Maine’s two-foot gauge railways for the education and enjoyment of the public. We are looking for outgoing people to become volunteer train crew and guides aboard our train. Our guides share Maine’s unique railroad history with visitors from around the world. Riding history every day for the last 25 years in Portland, we want you to celebrate with us by joining our team. We provide parking and all the necessary training. Volunteers should be physically able, and commit to a regularly scheduled shift of 4 or 8 hours weekly.
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About Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Location:
49 Thames Street, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
The Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Company & Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Maine’s two-foot gauge railways for the education and enjoyment of the public. The museum is open daily from May to October and seasonally for special events.
Description
Visitors to the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum have the opportunity to experience the excitement of riding an historic two-foot gauge railroad along the scenic Portland waterfront. Area residents, school children and tourist from around the world visit the railroad each year. A variety of exhibits share the story of what life and travel was like in rural Maine from 1870s to 1940. Through hands on activities, children and adults can learn about the narrow gauge history in Maine. Open daily from May through October, and seasonally for special events, the museum draws over 41,000 visitors a year, with volunteers donating over 10,000 hours annually.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
49 Thames Street49 Thames StPortlandPortland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2023
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Public Speaking
- Auto Mechanics / Repair
- Relationship Building
- Mechanical Engineering
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Guides - 4 hours, Crew - 8 hours- Once a week
- Volunteers should be physically able to climb aboard a train