Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Virginia Museum of Transportation, handling tasks in all areas of the museum’s daily operations. Below is just a sample of various jobs our volunteers do. If you are interested in volunteering or interning with the Virginia Museum of Transportation, contact the Volunteer Coordinator at (540) 767-4651, or email at destinations@vmt.org.

Docent/Tour Guide

1. Study and retain a thorough knowledge of the museum’s collection highlighting historical relevance and significance to Virginia’s transportation heritage
2. Lead guided tours of the museum grounds, OR
3. Work exclusively in one or more of the museum’s galleries to answer questions and provide supplemental information to museum exhibits and artifacts.
4. Work with Director of Education, Curator, or other museum worker(s) to gain new information and understandings of Virginia’s transportation heritage.

Admissions Assistant

1. Sell admission tickets to patrons, providing them with maps to the museum.
2. Answer any questions patrons may have about museum services, exhibitions, or other programs.
3. Provide physical assistance to patrons requesting it.
4. Keep records of admissions, including tickets sold, numbers, and age demographics.

Gift Shop Assistant

1. Actively sell merchandise and museum memberships.
2. Answer any questions customers may have about merchandise, or pricing.
3. Keep records of sales, including cash, checks, and charge cards.
4. Assist in stocking shelves, cleaning, and setting up new displays

Facilities Assistant

1. Tasks vary with assignments, but can include cleaning floors and windows, dusting exhibits, replacing light bulbs, and other general maintenance tasks.
   

Archives Assistant

1. Assist with the preservation and cataloging of original documents and artifacts
2. Assist in the design of new signage and interpretation for museum exhibits