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Wanted: Santas, Elves, and Bell Ringers, Oh My!
ORGANIZATION: Oregon Rail Heritage Center
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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DONATE TO THIS
ORGANIZATION -
19 people are interested
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center's Holiday Express train is back! The train will run from the Oregon Rail Heritage Center on weekends starting the day after Thanksgiving and ending just before Christmas. There will be a total or 82 trips.
We are looking for volunteer Santa Clauses, Santa's helpers (elves), and Bell Ringers. Qualifications for Santa are a good nature, willingness to do at least three shifts of three round trips on a shift, able to kneel for pictures with children (and be able to stand up again), vaccinated for Covid, wear a Santa suit for the entire shift (with some breaks), and have a background check done. Elves should be at least 13-14 years old, vaccinated for Covid, wear the supplied elf hats and jacket, and have a parent willing to transport to and from ORHC. Bell Ringers announce Santa's arrival, are of good nature, willing to start singing with passengers, wear holiday dress.
Tell me a little about yourself and what area you are interested in volunteering.
For a video of a Holiday Express train ride, go to: https://orhf.org/events/holiday-express/
More opportunities with Oregon Rail Heritage Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Oregon Rail Heritage Center
Location:
PO BOX 2851, PORTLAND, OR 97208, US
Mission Statement
ORHC’s mission is to educate the public about Oregon’s and the Pacific Northwest’s railroad history. We are dedicated to the preservation and the safe, professional operation and exhibition of the SP4449, SP&S 700, ORN197, and the newly added Mount Emily Shay #1 Steam locomotives. We promote safe behavior around railroad property through our relationship with Operation Lifesaver. We are devoted to telling the steam-era story.
Description
The Oregon Rail Heritage Center is located across from OMSI. We are largely a volunteer driven nonprofit organization. Our volunteers are mostly retired railroaders or railroad hobbyists. The ORHC was built in 2012 to house all three of Portland's historical steam locomotives and is growing into a significant museum in Portland and the Northwest. The museum is open Thursday through Sunday from 1:00-5:00 pm.
In addition, we offer weekend train excursions and the annual Holiday Express trains.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2250 Southeast Water AvenuePortland, OR 97214
DATE POSTED
August 13, 2022
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- Orientation or Training
- Must be willing to do three or four shifts of three train rides.
- Santas wear a Santa suit, kneeling, "ho ho ho"ing, laughing Elves help out with candy canes, singing, and talking to children. Bell Ringers announce Santa, start the group singing and generally supervise the elves.