A Force for Progress

Volunteers have always been a driving force for progress at the N.C. Transportation Museum. The museum relies on more than 100 volunteers to give guided tours, greet visitors, restore antique rail equipment, run the on-site train, maintain antique automobiles, help in the Gift Station and work during special events.

The NCTM volunteer program is organized into three divisions--Interpretive, Rail Operations and Automotive. Volunteers are welcome to assist in one, two or all of these areas.

Many Ways to Help
Interpretive

Education/Interpretation - Interpret buildings and collections for visitors through guided tours, classroom programs and off-site educational programs. This may include greeting, working as a gallery guide, or even storytelling.

Publicity - Represent museum at off-site events and through speaking engagements.

Special Events - Assist with public events hosted by the museum.

Administrative - Provide support to administrative staff in various office-related duties.

Collections/Exhibits - Assist in the preservation and restoration of the museum's collection, design, construction and upkeep of museum exhibits.

Library/Archives - Assist in processing and preserving archival materials in the Research Library.

Gift Station - Greeting visitors, designing displays or researching new items.

Rail Operations

Rail Operations volunteers help keep the museum's rolling stock, well, rolling. Don't worry if you don't have experience--we'll train you!

Restoration - Assist in cosmetically and/or mechanically restoring rolling stock.

Maintenance - Perform needed maintenance and repairs to the diesel and steam locomotives, coaches, and cabooses used in our on-site train ride.

Train crew - Rail Operations volunteers can train and become certified by the Federal Railroad Administration as conductors, brakemen, firemen and engineers for our on-site train ride.

Automotive
Maintenance - Assist with regular care and cleaning of vehicles and driving vehicles that are in operating condition to keep them running smoothly.

Outreach - Drive vehicles for parades and during certain special events to represent the museum.

Get in Gear

What Does it Take to be a Volunteer?
Volunteers are asked to commit at least 50 hours per year and should be at least 18 years old. Special consideration may be given for those younger than 18.

To learn more, please fill out this form and mail to:
N.C. Transportation Museum
Attn: Volunteer Coordinator
411 S. Salisbury Ave.
Spencer, NC 28159

Or fax to: 704-639-1881

This form can also be emailed as an attachment to volunteer@nctrans.org