- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Ho, Ho, Ho! Volunteer Elves needed to Make Magic Aboard the Polar Express!
ORGANIZATION: Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
The Polar Express makes its annual appearance at the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum in Portland this holiday season.
Outgoing, merry volunteer elves are needed to make precious holiday memories for all aboard this enchanted ride. Chef Captains working behind the scenes to make the hot chocolate for each run. Chef Elves deliver cocoa and cookies aboard the train, lead a Christmas carol sing along and entertain passengers along the way.
This is a great way to give back to the community, have an enjoyable time with friends and experience the magic of the season! Believe!
The event runs the day after Thanksgiving, Nov. 24 through Dec. 23. The train runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 24 through Dec. 17 then Tuesday Dec. 19 through Saturday Dec. 23. We ask that people volunteer for two (2) nights out of our 17-day event, about 6 hours each night.
Passing a background check is required to volunteer.
Come join the fun and help support the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad during its largest annual fundraiser. Thank you for your support!
More opportunities with Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Co. & Museum
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
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
Maine Narrow Gauge RR Co. & Museum58 Fore St, #6Portland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
October 27, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Public Speaking
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Two nights out of our 17-day event- 6 hours a day
- Fun loving, flexible, outgoing people, who can to make everyone feel special on this magical train