Page 7 - Galveston RR Museum Newsletter - April 2023

VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME

The lifeblood of any non-profit organization is the volunteers who give their time and money simply because they love
what the organization stands for. There are many great volunteer positions available for YOU at the Galveston Railroad
Museum. Check out the types of jobs listed below and see which one (or ones) interest you, and contact the Museum for
more details - 409-765-5700 or info@galvestonRRmuseum.org

Archives Volunteer: Assist with cataloguing and care of materials located in the Museum’s archives. Create new displays
for artifacts. Some prior experience helpful. Times needed: weekdays and weekends. Excellent opportunity for internship.

Docent: Assist with conducting guided tours of the Museum grounds and watch over Museum displays. A one-day training
session to familiarize the docent with railroad history and the Museum equipment and grounds is required prior to beginning
tours. Times needed: weekdays and weekends.

Education Volunteer: Assist in presenting educational material to merit badge classes, and school groups. Should enjoy
interacting with children ages 4 through 17. A one-day training session to familiarize the volunteer with railroad history and
the Museum grounds and equipment is required. Availability year around is a plus.

Grounds Volunteer: Assist the groundskeeper with cutting grass, and planting, watering and weeding flowers, and picking
up trash and leaves. On the job training is available if needed. Times needed: flexible to fit your schedule.

Publicity Volunteer: Assist Mary Jo Naschke to generate publicity notices for local newspapers and provide copy to same.
Assist in keeping the Museum’s mailing list for special events and newsletter mailings up to date. Assist in preparing and
mailing newsletters. Times needed: flexible to fit your schedule.

Model Railroad Volunteer: Assist Stephen Duncan keeping the model railroad display in Theater 4 running by cleaning
tracks, engine and railcar wheels, replacing worn out parts, and keeping structures on the layout clean. Also act as a docent
and answer questions from visitors while working on the layout. Times needed: flexible to fit your schedule.

Car Knocker Volunteer: Assist Jeff Gilyani in restoration, conservation and maintenance of rail cars and engines. Includes
painting, woodworking, and upholstering, as well as metal, mechanical, and electrical work. Should have suitable work
clothes and work shoes. Safety equipment can be provided. Times needed: weekends and weekdays.

Gandy Dancer Volunteer: Assist Chris Tate in railway track maintenance and in keeping the Museum yard and right of
way clear of weeds and grass. Should enjoy heavy work. Should have suitable work clothes and work boots. Safety
equipment can be provided. Times needed: weekends and weekdays.

Conductor. Assist with passenger control during rides on Saturdays. Must be able to repeatedly climb on and off the
engine or caboose.

Special Events Volunteer: Assist during events such as the Annual Train Show, Polar Express, Mardi Gras, and other
such events. Volunteers need only to enjoy interacting with people.

Board of Directors Museum Staff Advisory Board

Romero Barba David Robertson Joe Adams Greg Smith
Dr. John Bertini, Chairman Executive Director Steve Barkley Bobby Theriot
Dr. Stephen Duncan Mary Jo Naschke Tommy Blackburn Toby Thoresen
Dr. Donald Harper, Secretary Marketing Director Jimmy Carter Sandi Villeneuve
Patrick Henry, GRRM Director Jeff Gilyani Tim Cooper John von Briesen
James McLean Train Maintenance Harry Gendel Dave Ward
Douglas Poole, Vice Chairman Maria Lopez-Cruz Joseph Maytum Rich Wessler
Kenneth Zimmern, Treasurer Financial Assistant Pete Messina George Williamson
Chris Tate Vic Pierson Dr. John Worsham
Yard Foreman