City of Plano Parks and Recreation

Are you an enthusiastic individual who enjoys interacting with diverse groups of all ages? Volunteering as a Tour Guide at the Interurban Railway Museum might be right for you!

Description

Tour Guides greet scheduled groups and walk-ins, keep accurate visitor records and educate on museum artifacts and history. Ideal for cheerful, proactive individuals with a passion for customer service. Interest in trains, engineering or Plano history is a plus, but not a requirement. Learning about the museum is included in volunteer training. The most important requirement is interest in engaging and educating visitors of all ages.

The Interurban Railway Museum is a FREE history museum located in Downtown Plano. It features interactive exhibits on electricity, science, the City of Plano and the Texas Electric Railway. The Museum offers walk-in, group and school tours. The Museum is open Tuesday - Thursday from 11 AM - 4 PM, Friday 10:30 - 4 PM, and Saturday from 1 - 5 PM. 

Eligibility

• 18+ years old
• Able to pass a background check
• Customer service oriented with a friendly demeanor
• Interested in volunteering long-term for 2 times/week 

Desired skills/experience

• Understand and recall written and verbal directions
• Ability to adapt to visitor needs
• Comfortable interacting with all ages and backgrounds
• Optional: Interest or existing knowledge in trains, engineering or Plano history

Time Commitment

You must be interested in volunteering long-term for 2 days per week. Shifts are 2 or 4 hours in length and scheduled during museum hours. A shorter-term commitment of 3 months can be arranged for summer.

Next Steps

To learn more, please contact Morgan Green-Griffin at mgreengriffin@plano.gov or by calling 972-941-7627. You can also click the "Fill in an Application" button to set up a volunteer profile and indicate your interest.