Volunteers sell tickets for train or motor car rides on weekends and holidays May through September, and during special events, in the Wabuska Depot near the museum entrance. Museum staff will train volunteers on operating the cash register and credit card terminal.
Virtual Volunteers are needed around the country for computer programming, web site development, help desk and special projects.
Environmental Volunteers are needed for monitor and battery recycling, training and community campaign development.
Administrative Volunteers are needed for the office work, telephone calls, training, special projects and fundraising.
Facilities Volunteers such as carpenters, painters, gardeners, maintenance and warehouse people are needed to expand and maintain our facilities and build facilities in various local communities.
Technical Volunteers are needed to repair, refurbish, upgrade, distribute computer systems.
Help get grants from local and state government, donations from businesses and private parties, and volunteer hours.
Muscle Powered was founded on the idea of building a sustainable infrastructure for walking and biking, and we will continue to support such efforts through a strong tradition of volunteerism. This will include enhancing infrastructural items such as sidewalks and bike lanes, increasing the mileage of multi-use trails in Carson City, and linking bicycle and…
Assist the Education Department by answering phone calls and documenting school and adult tour requests. With experience, volunteers can enter information into the computer and generate tour guide requests. Volunteers will use office phone, Microsoft Windows and Office software. Training provided. Needed 2-5 hours Monday-Friday.
Opportunities in History, Anthropology, Education, and Natural History departments. Work is very project specific. Usually includes data entry and record keeping, working with department-specific collections, and research. After completing an application you will be put in touch with the curator who has opportunities available at the time that matches your interest.