EDUCATION ASSISTANT
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Description
- Assists Museum staff in the presentation of educational programs to children.
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Requirements
- Enjoys interacting with children.
- Is able to successfully instruct children in an age appropriate manner.
- Possesses the talent and dexterity necessary to help in the design and production of teaching aids.
- Wears appropriate clothing [white shirt/blouse and navy blue or black pants/skirt].
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
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Volunteer Times
- Thursdays and/or Fridays
- Summer: 15 June to 15 August, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Fall: 1 October to 15 November, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Spring: 15 March to 15 May, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
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STUDENT SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
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Description:
- Assists with children’s programs and/or birthday parties. or
- Assists in the maintenance and restoration shop on Saturday mornings, 8:30 AM until noon. or
- Undertakes odd jobs during the summer.
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Requirements:
- Possesses the physical and mental abilities to carry out the assigned tasks.
- Follows through on commitments.
- Dresses appropriately for the tasks undertaken.
- Follows all health and safety rules.
- Arranges for transportation to and from the Museum at appropriate times.
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Volunteer Times:
- Times will be arranged depending upon the tasks undertaken.
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DOCENT
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Description:
- Welcomes visitors to the Museum.
- Assists visitors in interpreting Museum exhibits.
- Conducts tours of cars on display.
- Manages the auditorium for media presentations.
- Provides visitors directions to the Museum facilities.
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Requirements:
- Enjoys interacting with people.
- Attends Docent training classes.
- Dresses in the required attire [white shirt/blouse and navy blue or black pants/skirt].
- Possesses the physical and mental abilities necessary to carry out the job description.
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
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Volunteer Times:
- On the days, and during the hours, the Museum is open according to pre-arranged schedule. Operating hours
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CONDUCTOR
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Description:
- Accepts responsibility for the safety, comfort, and convenience of passengers during streetcar operations.
- Instructs the passengers and validates fares during the pause in the trip.
- Assists the motorman in the operation of the streetcar.
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Requirements:
- Possesses the physical and mental abilities to properly carry out the responsibilities of the job.
- Serves successfully as a Docent for a minimum of twenty-five hours.
- Successfully completes all training sessions.
- Passes the Conductor’s written exam on the Manual of Operating Rules.
- Dresses in the regulation uniform.
- Follow all health and safety regulations.
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Volunteer Times:
- On the days, and during the hours, the Museum is open according to pre-arranged schedule. Operating hours
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MOTORMAN/OPERATOR
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Description:
- Operates streetcars safely and in accord with protocols.
- Acts as Conductor when operating alone.
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Requirements:
- Is at least 18 years old and has the physical and mental abilities to carry out the responsibilities of the job.
- Has served as Conductor for twenty-five hours.
- Completes all training sessions successfully.
- Passes Conductor's / Operator's written exam on the Manual of Operating Rules.
- Dresses in the regulation uniform.
- Accepts responsibility for the safety of passengers and equipment while operating the streetcar.
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
- Operates the cars in revenue service at least once in two months.
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Volunteer Times:
- On the days, and during the hours, the Museum is open according to pre-arranged schedule. Operating hours
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MAINTENANCE MOTORMAN
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Description:
- Operates the cars for maintenance purposes.
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Requirements:
- Is at least 18 years old and has the physical and mental abilities to carry out the responsibilities of the job.
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrates precision in operating streetcars.
- Understands the mechanics of streetcar operation.
- Successfully completes all training sessions.
- Passes written exams on the Manual of Operating Rules.
- Passes an oral exam on the technical aspects of streetcarcar operations.
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Volunteer Times:
- Tuesdays and/or Saturdays, 8:30 AM until noon.
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MAINTENANCE AND RESTORATION CREW
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Description:
- Assists in the maintenance and restoration of the Museum’s streetcar collection, the Museum’s structures and the Museum’s other operating equipment.
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Requirements:
- Possesses the desire and ability to undertake “on the job training” to carry out the necessary maintenance and restoration tasks.
- Wears appropriate work clothing.
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
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Volunteer Times:
- Tuesdays and/or Saturdays, 8:30 AM until noon.
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TRACK MAINTENANCE CREW
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Description:
- Maintain and repair the Museum’s demonstration railroad.
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Requirements:
- Follows all health and safety regulations.
- Possesses the physical ability to do the heavy work involved.
- Wears appropriate work clothing.
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Volunteer Times:
- Usually Sunday mornings, but only intermittently as needed.
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To apply, please fill out the application and send it in. For more information, please call 301-384-6352 and leave a message.
10/27/07
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