Volunteering

June 13, 2005

[Thanks! This position has been filled.]

HELP! Our museum needs a new volunteer to manage fire extinguisher maintenance. The job takes just a few days each year, but could save our trolley collection or facilities someday. A volunteer fireman or medic would be an ideal candidate, but anyone who appreciates the importance of safety could do this job. The person just needs to maintain a list of all our extinguishers, arrange for their professional servicing and inspection each spring, and do a mid-year inspection in the fall. Please contact us if you are interested in this important job!

Fire extinguishers gather for a headcount on the new sidewalk in front of the Facilities Building.

July 30, 2005

For some reason, trolley cars just do not stay clean. Maybe it's the seagulls... Regardless, we sure could use new volunteers interested in keeping our collection attractive for the public.

A volunteer swabs the decks of York #163.

A volunteer attempts to operate the M25 diesel, despite the distraction of rabid photographers attacking from every angle.

August 6-14, 2005

Each year we schedule a week of work adjacent to our Members' Day. Many volunteers elect to take vacation days from their normal job to help out with projects at RTM. It's a great opportunity to gets lots done without conflicts with public operations, distractions from shop tours, etc. (pics C Salomon, J Salomon, et al.)

Volunteers tension a back guy on a new pole near Meadow St platform.