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Dec 17
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07:30 AM
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Snoqualmie, WA 98065
The Northwest Railway Museum will be hosting two Santa Train events: Yuletide Express and Santa Limited this holiday season. We are looking for volunteers who are great with people to help us spread holiday cheer! For information and volunteer opportunities, please see below: Yuletide Express 25-minute, train schedule. Departs at 9, 9:45, 10:30 am, 11:15 am, 12:00 pm (noon), 12:45 pm, 1:30 pm, 2:15 pm, 3 pm, 3:45 pm from Snoqualmie Depot. Back to RHC by about 5 pm. Route: Round trip from Snoqualmie Depot to the Falls. Each child visitor will receive a gift from Santa. Santa Limited 2-hour schedule. Steam locomotive ride to the Railway History Campus. Departs from North Bend Depot at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1 PM, 2 PM, 3 PM, & 4 PM. Route: Roundtrip excursion from the North Bend Depot to the RHC and back. Visitors will stop and see the holiday decorated Train Shed Exhibit Hall, explore exhibits, visit Santa in the restored Chapel car, tour a caboose, and each child will receive a small gift. On the return to North Bend, each ticket holder will receive a cookie to eat after they head home. If you would like to help, we are looking for volunteers to help out as conductor’s assistants on the train, crowd control at Snoqualmie Depot or at North Bend Depot, Santa helpers, and cookie distributors. Crowd control If you like helping direct visitors to where they need to be....join us at the Snoqualmie Depot or at North Bend Depot. You will be directing visitors to the boarding line and make sure they have their tickets ready to show the conductor, help answer any other questions (like where the restrooms are), and help keep people away from/off of the tracks when the train rolls in! We are looking for: Train Crew Volunteers: Car Attendants (7:30 AM through 7:00 PM)* North Bend Depot Crowd Control (8:30 AM through 6:00 PM) Railway History Campus Activities' helper (8:30 AM through 6:00 PM) Railway History Campus Santa's door (8:30 AM through 6:00 PM) Railway History Campus Santa's helper - assist with handing out the gift! (8:30 AM through 6:00 PM) Hot chocolate server - at the Railway History Campus (8:30 AM through 6:00 PM) Shifts: 8:30 AM until about 5 PM (Snoqualmie Depot) 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM (North Bend Depot) 8:30 AM until 6:00 PM (Railway History Campus) 7:30 AM until 7:00 PM (Train crew) If you are 16 years old or over, we have conductor's assistant positions available. No experience required -- just a willingness to learn and be friendly! Conductor's Assistants need to have an analog (not digital) watch and the dress code is white blouse, black pants, black vest or jacket, and close-toed sturdy black shoes. Rain gear and a pair of leather gloves are also helpful....dress for the weather. Conductor Assistant shifts begin at 7:30 am at the Railway History Campus on Stone Quarry Rd. and they are full-day shifts, ending at around 5 pm. A sack lunch will be provided! The dates this year are: Sat. 11/25/2023 Yuletide Express & Santa Limited Sun. 11/26/2023 Santa Limited only Sat. 12/2/2023 Yuletide Express & Santa Limited Sun. 12/3/2023 Santa Limited only Sat. 12/9/2023 Yuletide Express & Santa Limited Sun. 12/10/2023 Santa Limited only Sat. 12/16/2023 Yuletide Express & Santa Limited Sun. 12/17/23 Santa Limited only Volunteer shifts are subject to change. Please ensure you have received your schedule and instructions from the Northwest Railway Museum's volunteer coordinator prior to your shift. Please dress for the weather! Volunteers may be volunteering in old train cars, historic buildings, and/or outside for brief periods. Dress appropriately to ensure you remain warm and dry for your shift!
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
Flexible Schedule
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Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to actually work on a railroad? Are you passionate about history and the visitor experience? Are you interested in getting involved in your community? Are you a retired rail employee who would enjoy continued involvement in the industry? If you answered YES to any of these questions, The Northwest Railway Museum is interested in meeting you! The Northwest Railway Museum is a non-profit organization in Snoqualmie, WA. Our mission is "to develop and operate an outstanding railroad museum that provides the public a place to experience the excitement of a working railroad and to see and understand the significance of railroads in the development of the State of Washington and adjacent areas." Key to the mission is the Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. The railroad offers the public round-trip rides from Snoqualmie to North Bend, including the crest of Snoqualmie Falls, and is staffed entirely by volunteers. The Museum offers all of the training needed to participate on train crew as part of our Running Trades Program. Positions include switchman, car attendant, fireman, rear brakeman, conductor, and diesel engineer. Time commitment: 1 or 2 days/month, at least one shift during special events, and as needed for chartered educational programs throughout the year. Qualifications Our skilled Train Crew receive extensive training. No previous train experience is required to begin! Minimum age is 16 years or older with some positions reserved for those 18 and 21 years or older. (Volunteers under 16 years of age might consider Conductor’s Assistant or Special Events Volunteering) Train Crew qualifications vary by position but all volunteers must pass our Museum issued Rules and Regulations test and hold current certifications issued by the Museum. Contact the Volunteer Coordinator for more information. Are you ready to volunteer? Please visit www.trainmuseum.org for more information and to submit a volunteer application!
Date Posted: Sep 15, 2023
