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3 people are interested
Friday Tour Guide - Colorado Railroad Museum
ORGANIZATION: COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
Help our visitors connect with railroad history!
Being a Tour Guide is an engaging and rewarding experience. Tour Guides offer visitors a rare behind-the-scenes look into the mechanical workings, personal stories, and unique history of these magnificent machines and the worlds they transformed. Watch someone's eyes light up as they have an "ah ha!" moment making lasting cognitive connections between the 'facts' and the real lives affected by these events.
Each Friday, visitors join us for an hour exploring different aspects of Colorado’s railroad history. Each week’s theme is explored using a variety of museum resources, artifacts, and spaces that help connect our theme to visitors’ lives. While our weekly tour is on Friday, there are other opportunities to volunteer throughout the week. Bus tours and other adult organizations can also reserve one of our themed tours for a specific date and time.
Never given a Tour before? That's ok! We offer the opportunity for new volunteers to shadow existing volunteers and also attend Tour Guide Training:
Training covers:
- How to create a treasured experience versus just another ho-hum tour
- An overview of the museum’s themed tours and outlines
- Museum Visitor types and how to work with them to make the most of their tour
- Logistics and techniques that keep everyone safe and happy
- How to properly follow COVID guidelines with small groups
Friendly and professional Tour Guides provide our guests with an exceptional experience while visiting our facility. In this role, you will be responsible for engaging visitors for the duration of the tour, sharing interesting facts about the history of the Colorado Railroad Museum and answering any questions they may have. You will also provide helpful tips on other attractions or restaurants in the area that are popular among tourists to help ensure our guests enjoy their stay.
Being a Tour Guide is a truly rewarding experience. Learn new things, meet new people and make a difference for our organization and visitors.
2 Shifts
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morning /
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Highlights Tour every Friday. Take small groups of guests on a tour of the museums most iconic pieces.
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afternoon /
01:00 PM to 02:30 PM
Afternoon Theme Tour: We offer 4 different tour themes and rotate them throughout the month.
- NONE OF THESE TIMES WORK FOR ME, BUT I CAN STILL HELP
More opportunities with COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
Location:
17155 W. 44th Ave, GOLDEN, CO 80403, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve and convey the rich history of railroading in the Rocky Mountain region through acquisition, research, exhibition, and education.
Description
This museum is both child and railroader friendly offering a variety of programs and special events that capture our visitors imaginations.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
17155 W. 44th AveGoldenGolden, CO 80403
DATE POSTED
August 29, 2022
SKILLS
- General Education
- Adult Education
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We are looking for volunteers who would like to regularly lead Friday Tours throughout the summer and into the fall. Once a month commitment is preferred.
- Please contact us to sign up for a free 1pm tour in order to shadow our experienced volunteers.