Tour Guide - Interurban Railway Museum
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 1 day/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
Volunteer shifts are 11 AM - 4 PM during the week or 1 - 5 PM on Saturday. Ideally, you are interested in a long-term commitment where you volunteer each week. A shorter-term commitment of 3 months can be arranged for summer.
Next Steps
To learn more, please contact Morgan Green-Griffin at morgangg@plano.gov or calling 972-941-7627. You can also click the "Fill in an Application" button to set up a volunteer profile and indicate your interest.