| We welcome Volunteers to join us throughout the fall/early winter! The museum is closed to the public until Holiday Season (Nov 29 start), but we are working behind the scenes on the new Moffat model exhibit. Contact Dave Naples, our Museum’s Executive Director, with any questions or to talk about your availability. Dave’s cell: 970-281-9094 |
Are you creative, detail-oriented or good with mechanics?
We need 8-10 people to assist in creating the new HO scale Moffat Railroad model train exhibit that is in the new Exhibit Hall. That includes those who are crafty to help with scenery building, model train builders, those handy with electrical wiring, carpenters…
we can find a project for everyone! We expect this project to take about a year to complete.
Are you handy with tools?
We always need carpenters and painters to help with renovation work and gardeners to help with landscaping.
Do you love history?
We need Tour Guides (Docets) to tell guests about the history of our railroad exhibit pieces during the summer months and the holiday season.
We’re Seeking Volunteers… See Joe Go!
Below are some examples of volunteer work we need help with at the Moffat Museum. Don’t worry about which “Joe” is right for you! We can match you up with projects based on your skill sets and areas of interest. Also, don’t be afraid of a time commitment. We will take a day or 3 times a week – however you’d like to give back to the community! Also High Schoolers, this is a great (and fun!) way to get the required Community Service Hours needed to graduate.
Carpenter & Painter Joe
Are you handy with tools or a paintbrush? We have plenty of projects that could use various level of carpenters and painters, from helping to build the model train layout exhibit to restoration of railroad equipment in the Interpretive Center.
Model Train Builder Joe
The “creative types”, who are detail oriented, are perfect for model train layout building! Building bridges, trees, rock work, historical buildings, switchyards, painting figurines, etc.
Docet Joe
Do you love history or storytelling? We need docets to guide our visitors through the railroad days. You don’t have to study history books; training of Moffat RR’s colorful history will be provided.
Visitor Center Joe
We need a variety of assistance in the Visitor Center & Gift Shop, including selling museum admission and/or event tickets and helping with gift shop inventory. Experience in retail sales and/or customer service is helpful.
RR Conductor Joe
Are you a “foamer”? If you know that nickname, then running the O and HO model trains is most likely the job for you. On-site training is required before operating the trains.
Become a Volunteer Today
We don’t expect our Volunteers to commit to entire projects! We are happy to work around your schedule, as we want the project work to be enjoyable and fulfilling to you too. If you can help for a day or two, a vacation week, or throughout the year, we greatly appreciate your efforts.
To inquire about volunteering, please contact our Executive Director, Dave Naples, by texting or calling him at 970-281-9094 or emailing him at [email protected].
