THE RAILROAD MUSEUM IS LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS
 

Come join the dedicated team of 13 paid staff and over 125 volunteers at the Nevada State Railroad Museum! There are many interesting opportunities available for prospective volunteers:

• Admissions Desk

  • Greet visitors, answer questions, and sell tickets

  • Promote memberships and volunteer opportunities

  • Contact: John Frink, 775/684-8282
     

• Museum Store

  • Assist customers

  • Conduct sales

  • Prepare and arrange merchandise

  • Assist off-site sales during special events

  • Contact: John Walker, 775/687-8292
     

• Collections Management

  • Inventory collections

  • Enter information into computerized collections database

  • Contact: Wendell Huffman, 775/687-8291
     

• Education

  • Provide tours

  • Work in the open collections storage area and in the depot greeting visitors, answering questions, and selling tickets

  • Assist with teaching

  • Assist with publishing newsletter and informational materials

  • Contact: Frank Ackerman, 775/687-4942
     

• Special Events

  • Assist at public events (including giving rides on the handcar!)

  • Photograph and videotape programs and events

  • Work as a member of the steam train or motor car crew

  • Contact: John Frink, 775/684-8282
     

• Facilities

  • Assist with cleaning exhibits (including the locomotives!) 

  • Contact: Brian Sheldon, 775/687-5744

Please note: To become a volunteer one must first become a member of the Friends of the NSRM. 

Join Our Friends Group
Visit the Friends Website for More Info