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SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:Since our beginning\, our Museum has relied on the passion of volunteers to keep the Trolley Era alive.  Today\, our volunteer program- 230+ participants strong- continues its mission to inspire the next generation of innovators. \nYou’re invited to join us on February 21\, 2026 for our Volunteer Open House\, where you’ll get to: \n\nMeet our team!  Connect with our volunteers of all ages.\nTour our volunteer-led restoration shop and see antique items from our transit archives.\nLearn how you can become a trolley operator\, museum educator\, trolley preservationist\, and more!\nAND\, for those 14 and older\, practice operating a real trolley!\n\nThose who register will receive free admission to the Museum on the day of the event.  All ages are welcome to attend! \nClick here to register!\nFamilies are welcome to attend together and should register with the same form.  If you are interested in planning a group/club outing to this event\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org. \nCan’t make it but interested in volunteering at PTM?  Learn more by clicking here.  \n  \nEvent Schedule:\n\n\nMorning Session\n9:15 AM- Check-in opens\n9:30 AM- Meet-and-Greet with volunteers\n10:00 AM- Museum tour and trolley ride\n11:30 AM- Operate a trolley and explore our exhibits!\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Session\n1:15 PM- Check-in opens\n1:30 PM- Meet-and-Greet with volunteers\n2:00 PM- Museum tour and trolley ride\n3:30 PM- Operate a trolley and explore our exhibits!
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/open-house-2026/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full.  To learn about future training opportunities\, please contact Morgan at mmeer@patrolley.org. \nYou’re invited to participate in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s New Operator Training!  This hands-on course will teach you how to operate our trolleys and start your journey to qualify as a volunteer museum operator. \nAs an operator\, you’ll have the opportunity to make sure each visitor has an exciting trip back in time to the Trolley Era.  You’ll also have the chance to connect with our community of volunteers who share a passion for trolleys\, history\, and education.  \nThe operator-training process at PTM is long\, and\, like all endeavors to learn a new skill\, can be a bit of a challenge.  However\, participants also find it to be extremely rewarding and end the course proud of their accomplishments.  We’re looking for volunteers who have lots of enthusiasm\, aren’t afraid of some hard work\, and are ready to put in the time to become an operator! \n  \nTraining Information\nThe two group instruction days for this course will be on Saturday\, May 10 and Sunday\, May 11.  These are just two parts of the New Operator Training process.  You must complete all parts of steps 2 and 3 to attended group instruction.  The complete process will proceed like this: \nStep 1 (optional but highly recommended): Sign up for Museum Guide Training on March 29 or 30.  This will help you practice talking to visitors about our trolleys! \nStep 2 (Before May 10): Shadow our operators during a four-hour shift at the Museum on a day of your choosing.*  Before group instruction\, students will also be required to watch several short videos about operating procedures and take quizzes on the information.  These quizzes can be retaken until you pass.  The sign-up for shadowing\, along with the videos and other instructional material will be distributed to participants after they register for this course. \nStep 3 (May 10-11): Attend group instruction from 9 AM- 4 PM each day.  Meet your fellow student operators and practice operating the variety of cars in our collection. \nStep 4: Sign up for a third day of individual instruction during which you’ll review what you and your instructor would like. \nStep 5: You’ve graduated from New Operator to Student Operator! Now\, you’ll complete 15 days of student operation.  This means operating for the public under the supervision of an experienced operator.  You will have an extended period of time to complete these days\, though we recommend operating often enough that you remember the instruction you received the previous time.  When you have completed these days\, you will test to become an official Senior Operator. \n  \nAdditional Information\nTo participate in this course\, you must be 14 years of age** and a current member of the museum.  New operators must be Museum members as well as complete their state-required clearances (instructions here) before in-person training steps commence.  Those 18 years of age and older must have a valid driver’s license to participate. \nAttendance on both days of group instruction is mandatory to be part of the May 2025 class.  Your additional training day\, Student Operator days\, and eventual shifts as a Senior Operator all have flexible scheduling- you’ll never be required to operate on a day you do not wish to.  If you can’t make it to the May 10-11 class\, but are still interested in becoming an operator\, email mmeer@patrolley.org to discuss future opportunities. \nSpace is limited so register today! \n*Shadowing sessions will occur on days during which the Museum is open and operating trolleys. During your training period\, that’s our school year schedule: Thursday- Sunday except for Saturday\, March 29 and Sunday\, March 30 when the rail line will be temporarily closed.  The Museum expands its hours to Tuesday-Sunday from June to the end of August.   As a Student Operator\, and then eventually a Senior Operator\, you can also sign up to operate during rentals\, groups\, and field trips on days the museum is closed to the public.  \n**Operators ages 14-17 will not be able to operate for paying visitors.  They can still operate the trolleys for maintenance projects and volunteer-only events as well as be a conductor (in charge of trolley safety and more) for paying visitors.  Teens enjoy this class and their time as a volunteer operator- so we definitely still recommended it for trolley-loving youth! \n 
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-op-training-may/
LOCATION:West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Museum Road\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:This class is now full.  Please email mmeer@patrolley.org to learn about future opportunities. \nYou’re invited to participate in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s New Operator Training!  This hands-on course will teach you how to operate our trolleys and start your journey to qualify as a volunteer museum operator. \nAs an operator\, you’ll have the opportunity to make sure each visitor has an exciting trip back in time to the Trolley Era.  You’ll also have the chance to connect with our community of volunteers who share a passion for trolleys\, history\, and education.  \nThe operator-training process at PTM is long\, and\, like all endeavors to learn a new skill\, can be a bit of a challenge.  However\, participants also find it to be extremely rewarding and end the course proud of their accomplishments.  We’re looking for volunteers who have lots of enthusiasm\, aren’t afraid of some hard work\, and are ready to put in the time to become an operator! \n  \nTraining Information\nThe two group instruction days for this course will be on Saturday\, April 5 and Sunday\, April 6.  These are just two parts of the New Operator Training process.  You must complete all parts of steps 2 and 3 to attended group instruction.  The complete process will proceed like this: \nStep 1 (optional but encouraged): Attend our Volunteer Open House on Saturday\, March 8!  Get to know the Museum and our volunteer team. \nStep 2 (Before April 5): Shadow our operators during a four-hour shift at the Museum on a day of your choosing.*  Before group instruction\, students will also be required to watch several short videos about operating procedures and take quizzes on the information.  These quizzes can be retaken until you pass.  The sign-up for shadowing\, along with the videos and other instructional material will be distributed to participants after they register for this course. \nStep 3 (April 5-6): Attend group instruction from 9 AM- 4 PM each day.  Meet your fellow student operators and practice operating the variety of cars in our collection. \nStep 4: Sign up for a third day of individual instruction during which you’ll review what you and your instructor would like. \nStep 5: You’ve graduated from New Operator to Student Operator! Now\, you’ll complete 15 days of student operation.  This means operating for the public under the supervision of an experienced operator.  You will have an extended period of time to complete these days\, though we recommend operating often enough that you remember the instruction you received the previous time.  When you have completed these days\, you will test to become an official Senior Operator. \n  \nAdditional Information\nTo participate in this course\, you must be 14 years of age** and a current member of the museum.  New operators must be Museum members as well as complete their state-required clearances (instructions here) before in-person training steps commence.  Those 18 years of age and older must have a valid driver’s license to participate. \nAttendance on both days of group instruction is mandatory to be part of the Spring 2025 class.  Your additional training day\, Student Operator days\, and eventual shifts as a Senior Operator all have flexible scheduling- you’ll never be required to operate on a day you do not wish to.  If you can’t make it to the April 5-6 class\, but are still interested in becoming an operator\, email mmeer@patrolley.org to discuss future opportunities. \nSpace is limited so register today! \n*Shadowing sessions will occur on days during which the Museum is open and operating trolleys. During your training period\, that’s our school year schedule: Thursday- Sunday except for Saturday\, March 29 and Sunday\, March 30 when the rail line will be temporarily closed.  The Museum expands its hours to Tuesday-Sunday from June to the end of August.   As a Student Operator\, and then eventually a Senior Operator\, you can also sign up to operate during rentals\, groups\, and field trips on days the museum is closed to the public.  \n**Operators ages 14-17 will not be able to operate for paying visitors.  They can still operate the trolleys for maintenance projects and volunteer-only events as well as be a conductor (in charge of trolley safety and more) for paying visitors.  Teens enjoy this class and their time as a volunteer operator- so we definitely still recommended it for trolley-loving youth! \n 
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-op-training/
LOCATION:West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Museum Road\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Museum Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Make the Trolley Era come alive!\nDuring their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America.  \nThis experience would not be possible without our Guides\, who lead visitors on this journey through the decades by welcoming them to the Museum and giving tours of our collection.  Join our team this spring and help us bring the excitement of the past to life! \n*Click here to register* \n  \nTraining Info\nSession Date: Saturday\, March 29\, 10:00am to 1:00pm \nDuring training\, you’ll learn how to make each visitor’s museum experience the best one possible.  This class will provide tips for giving a successful tour as well as an introduction to the history found here at the Museum.  Content-related materials will be provided along with other resources- there is no background knowledge necessary! \nAt the end of your session\, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official Museum Guide.  You’ll have the opportunity to shadow our experienced volunteers and practice until you’re ready to go.  There’s no required time commitment for either your time in training or as an official guide- everything is at your own pace.  Whether you volunteer once a week\, or a couple times a year\, we’ll be glad to have your help.  \nMuseum volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.  To learn more about our family volunteer opportunities\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org. \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances.  Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/guide-training/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:The registration form for this event has now closed.  If you’d like to attend\, please email Morgan at mmeer@patrolley.org.\nSince our beginning as the Pittsburgh Electric Railway Club\, PTM has relied on the passion of volunteers to keep the Trolley Era alive.  Today\, our volunteer program- 180+ participants strong- continues their mission to inspire the next generation of innovators. \nYou’re invited to join us on March 8\, 2025 for our Volunteer Open House\, where you’ll get to: \n\nMeet our volunteers!  Connect with our team of trolley enthusiasts\, educators\, and community members of all ages \nTour our maintenance and restoration shop and find out how you can help preserve vintage transportation\nTake a look at a sample of items from our transit archives.  Our volunteers explore PA’s history through photos\, maps\, artwork\, and more\nDiscover how you can become a trolley operator\, serve as a museum guide\, and help with our exciting holiday events\n\nThose who register will receive free admission to the Museum on the day of the event.  All ages are welcome to attend!  Attendees 14 years and older will have the opportunity to operate a trolley.  Families may register with the same form.   \nCan’t make it but interested in volunteering at PTM?  Learn more by clicking here.   \nThose interested in becoming volunteer trolley operators should also read about New Operating Training on April 5-6. \n  \nEvent Schedule:\n\n\nMorning Session\n9:15 AM- Registration Opens\n9:30 AM- Meet-and-Greet begins\n10:00 AM- Tour begins\n11:00 AM- Tour ends\, opportunities to operate a trolley go into the afternoon\, feel free to explore the museum until closing!\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Session\n1:45 PM- Registration Opens\n2:00 PM- Meet-and-Greet begins\n2:30 PM- Tour begins\n3:30 PM- Tour ends\, opportunities to operate a trolley go into the early evening\, feel free to explore the museum until closing!
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/volunteer-open-house/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240930
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SUMMARY:Museum Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Make the Trolley Era come alive!\nDuring their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America.  \nThis experience would not be possible without our Museum Guides\, who lead visitors on this journey through the decades.  Join our team this Fall and help us bring the excitement of the past to life for our community.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys history\, transportation\, technology\, education\, or just having a fun time! \n*Click here to register* \n  \nTraining Info\nSession Dates (Pick One): \n\nSaturday\, September 28\, 10:00am to 1:00pm\nSunday\, September 29\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm\n\nEach day as PTM guide looks a little bit different.  Guides give tours of our historic Wexford Station and our trolley collection that’s 50+ cars and growing.  They greet guests and answer questions about trolley history and daily happenings at the museum.  They also might assist with educational programs as well as festivities at special events.  \nDuring Museum Guide Training\, you’ll learn from our volunteers how to make each visitor’s museum experience the best one possible.  The class will highlight important aspects of customer service and how to give a successful tour.  Content-related materials will be provided along with other resources- there is no background knowledge necessary! \nAt the end of your session\, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official Museum Guide.  You’ll have the opportunity to shadow our experienced volunteers and practice until you’re ready to go.  There’s no required time commitment for either your time in training or as an official guide- everything is at your own pace.  Whether you volunteer once a week\, or a couple times a year\, we’ll be glad to have your help.  \nMuseum volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.  To learn more about our family volunteer opportunities\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org. \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances.  Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/museum-guide-training-3/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240923
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SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:The registration for this event has now closed. Please email volunteer@patrolley.org to learn about future volunteer opportunities and classes. \nThis September\, you’re invited to participate in the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s New Operator Training class.  This hands-on course will teach you how to operate our trolleys and start your process to qualify as a volunteer museum operator. \nAs a PTM operator\, you’ll have the opportunity to make sure each visitor has an exciting journey back in time to the Trolley Era.  Treat them to rides along our two-mile track on some of the many restored trolleys in our collection. \nYou’ll also have the chance to connect with our community of volunteers who share a passion for trolleys\, history\, and education.  Scheduling for our operators is also completely flexible.  Volunteer once a week\, once a month\, or a couple times a year!  No matter what- we’ll be glad to have your help. \nTraining Info\nClass Dates: \n\nSaturday\, September 21\nSunday\, September 22\nAn additional training day to be scheduled with our instructors at your convenience\n\nAttendance is required on both dates.  Class will be held from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm at our West Campus location at 1 Museum Road.  Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and lunch for both days.  \nInstruction materials will be provided\, including a binder with an Operations Manual.  If you’d like to get a head start\, please reach out\, and we’ll send you the information! Interested operators should also please consider signing up for Museum Guide Training (offered next on September 28 or September 29). This helps us ensure a great experience for all of our visitors. \nTo participate in training\, you must be 14 years of age and a current member of the museum.  (Operators must select “Regular Membership” or any tier above\, except for those currently in school\, who may apply for “Student Membership.”)  New operators must also complete their clearances (instructions here) before training. \n In order to complete training and become an official operator\, students must do the following: attend both days of group operator training\, complete 1 day of individual training and 15 days of student operation (scheduled at your convenience)\, and pass a proficiency test. \nSpace is limited so RSVP today! \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances. Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-operator-training-2/
LOCATION:West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Museum Road\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000
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SUMMARY:Museum Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Make the Trolley Era come alive!\nRegistration for this event is now closed. Please contact mmeer@patrolley.org with any questions or to be informed of future classes.  \nDuring their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America.  \nThis experience would not be possible without our Museum Guides\, who lead visitors on this journey through the decades.  Join our team this Spring and help us bring the excitement of the past to life for our community.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys history\, transportation\, technology\, education\, or just having a fun time! \nTraining Info\nSession Dates (Pick One): \n\nSaturday\, March 2\, 10:00am to 1:00pm\nSunday\, March 10\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm\n\nEach day as PTM guide looks a little bit different.  Guides give tours of our historic Wexford Station and our trolley collection that’s 50+ cars and growing.  They greet guests and answer questions about trolley history and daily happenings at the museum.  They also might assist with educational programs as well as festivities at special events.  \nDuring Museum Guide Training\, you’ll learn from our volunteers how to make each visitor’s museum experience the best one possible.  The class will highlight important aspects of customer service and how to give a successful tour.  Content-related materials will be provided along with other resources- there is no background knowledge necessary! \nAt the end of your session\, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official Museum Guide.  You’ll have the opportunity to shadow our experienced volunteers and practice until you’re ready to go.  There’s no required time commitment for either your time in training or as an official guide- everything is at your own pace.  Whether you volunteer once a week\, or a couple times a year\, we’ll be glad to have your help.  \nMuseum volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.  To learn more about our family volunteer opportunities\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org. \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances.  Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/museum-guide-training-2/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T130000
DTSTAMP:20261025T194414
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SUMMARY:Museum Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Make the Trolley Era come alive!\nDuring their visits to the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, guests have the chance to travel back in time to the wonders of the Trolley Era- when the bright lights and clanging bells of the trolleys filled the streets of America.  \nThis experience would not be possible without our Museum Guides\, who lead visitors on this journey through the decades.  Join our team this Spring and help us bring the excitement of the past to life for our community.  This is a great opportunity for anyone who enjoys history\, transportation\, technology\, education\, or just having a fun time! \nIf you would like to get involved but cannot make it\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org to be informed of future classes. \nTraining Info\nSign up with the following form: Museum Guide Application   \nSession Dates (Pick One): \n\nSaturday\, March 2\, 10:00am to 1:00pm\nSunday\, March 10\, 1:00pm to 4:00pm\n\nEach day as PTM guide looks a little bit different.  Guides give tours of our historic Wexford Station and our trolley collection that’s 50+ cars and growing.  They greet guests and answer questions about trolley history and daily happenings at the museum.  They also might assist with educational programs as well as festivities at special events.  \nDuring Museum Guide Training\, you’ll learn from our volunteers how to make each visitor’s museum experience the best one possible.  The class will highlight important aspects of customer service and how to give a successful tour.  Content-related materials will be provided along with other resources- there is no background knowledge necessary! \nAt the end of your session\, you’ll be on your way to becoming an official Museum Guide.  You’ll have the opportunity to shadow our experienced volunteers and practice until you’re ready to go.  There’s no required time commitment for either your time in training or as an official guide- everything is at your own pace.  Whether you volunteer once a week\, or a couple times a year\, we’ll be glad to have your help.  \nMuseum volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to volunteer without a guardian present.  To learn more about our family volunteer opportunities\, please email mmeer@patrolley.org. \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances.  Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/museum-guide-training/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:Registration for this event has now closed. Please contact mmeer@patrolley.org with any questions or to be informed of future classes.  \nThis February\, you’re invited to participate in our New Operator Training.  This hands-on course will teach you how to operate our trolleys and start your process to qualify as a museum operator. \nAs a PTM operator\, you’ll have the opportunity to make sure each visitor has an exciting journey back in time to the Trolley Era.  Treat them to rides along our two-mile track on some of the many restored trolleys in our collection. \nYou’ll also have the chance to connect with our community of volunteers who share a passion for trolleys\, history\, and education.  Scheduling is completely flexible.  Operate once a week\, once or month\, or a couple times a year!  We’ll be glad to have your help. \nTraining Info\nClass Dates: \n\nSaturday\, February 24\nSunday\, February 25\nAn additional training day to be scheduled with our instructors at your convenience\n\nAttendance is required on both dates.  Class will be held from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm at our West Campus location at 1 Museum Road.  Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and lunch for both days.  \nMaterials will be provided\, including a binder with an Operations Manual and other training info.  If you’d like to get a head start\, please reach out\, and we’ll send you the materials! Interested operators should also please consider signing up to learn about ways to make sure each guest has a great visit at Museum Guide Training (offered both on March 2 and 10). \nTo participate in training\, you must be 14 years of age and a current member of the museum.  (Operators must select “Regular Membership” or any tier above\, except for those currently in school\, who may apply for “Student Membership.”)  New operators must also complete their clearances (instructions here) before training. \n In order to complete training and become an official operator\, students must do the following: attend both days of group operator training\, complete 1 day of individual training and 15 days of student operation (scheduled at your convenience)\, and pass a proficiency test. \nSpace is limited so RSVP today! \n**Please be advised that all volunteers are required to have up-to-date PA State Clearances. Click here to view clearance instructions.**
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-ops-training/
LOCATION:West Campus- Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Museum Road\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T194414
CREATED:20231213T165420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240209T235410Z
UID:10000107-1707555600-1707580800@pa-trolley.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Open House
DESCRIPTION:The PA Trolley Museum- where history comes to life\, and volunteers make it happen!\nRegistration for this event is now closed. See you there!\nSince our beginning as the Pittsburgh Electric Railway Club\, PTM has relied on the passion of volunteers to keep the Trolley Era alive.  Today\, our volunteer program- 130+ participants strong- continues this mission.  Through their efforts\, the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum strives to inspire the next generation of innovators with our collection and programs.  \nYou’re invited to join us on February 10\, 2024 for our Volunteer Open House\, where you’ll get to: \n\nMeet our volunteers!  Connect with our team of trolley enthusiasts\, educators\, and community members of all ages \nTour our maintenance and restoration shop and find out how you can help preserve vintage transportation\nTake a look at our transit archives.  Our volunteers explore PA’s history through photos\, maps\, signage\, artwork\, and more\nDiscover how you can become a trolley operator\, serve as a museum guide\, and help with our exciting holiday events\n\nRegistration is required for free admission to the museum. Choose between our morning (9:00 AM- 12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM- 4:00 PM) sessions\, but feel free to explore the museum throughout the day.  Once you arrive at our Welcome & Education Center (address below)\, please check in at the front desk.  \nFamilies are welcome to attend and may register with the same form.  If you are interested in planning a group outing to this event\, please email Morgan\, Volunteer Recruiter\, at mmeer@patrolley.org to register all at once.  \nCan’t make it but interested in volunteering at PTM?  Check out our upcoming New Operator Training and Museum Guide Classes\, or fill out our general volunteer application.
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/open-house/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T194414
CREATED:20230824T173239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T173239Z
UID:10000075-1695546000-1695571200@pa-trolley.org
SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:Join the volunteer team at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as a trolley operator!\nThis fall\, the museum is offering two classes for those interested in educating visitors about the Trolley Era. Our New Operator Training offers a fun\, hands-on opportunity to learn how to operate a trolley and qualify to be a museum operator. During Tour Guide Training\, our experienced guides will teach students how to lead a successful museum tour. We encourage those interested in operating to attend both classes\, but we are also looking for volunteers just interested in giving tours and sharing history with others. \nAs the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum prepares to open its new Welcome & Education Center\, we are looking for lots of new volunteers! This is a great opportunity to meet people who share a passion for trolleys\, transportation\, and history education. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending a class\, please see the following instructions to register. Please send all questions to Morgan Meer\, Volunteer Recruiter and Coordinator\, at mmeer@patrolley.org. Can’t wait to see you there! \nNew Operator Training\nClass Dates: \n\nSaturday\, September 23\nSunday\, September 24\nAn additional training day to be scheduled with our instructors at your convenience\n\nAttendance is required on both dates. Class will be held from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and lunch for both days. Materials will be provided\, including a binder with an Operations Manual and other training info. If you’d like to get a head start\, please reach out\, and we’ll send you the materials! Interested operators are encouraged to register for a Tour Guide Training session in addition to New Operator Training. \nAll student operators will need to be museum members and submit up-to-date clearances (instructions below) by the time of training . \nSign up with the following form: New Operator Application \nSpace is limited so RSVP today! \nClearances\nVolunteers in Pennsylvania and at PTM are required to have up-to-date clearances. For PA residents\, that’s the Act 33 Child Abuse History and Act 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check. If you’ve lived out of state within the past 10 years\, you’ll also need the FBI fingerprint-based background check. The two PA clearances are free for volunteers! The FBI check is approximately $23\, but the Museum has a limited budget to reimburse volunteers who provide a receipt. \nMinors should complete the Minor consent form and Act 34 background check (email mmeer@partrolley.org for more information). \nInstructions: \n\nChild Abuse History (free)\n\nGo to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS\nSelect “Create a New Account.” When asked for a Keystone ID\, you need to create your own username.\nComplete all of the appropriate boxes and a temporary password will be sent to the email address that you have provided. Once you have the password\, you re-enter the website and complete the request for the clearance.\nIf a clearance is not issued immediately\, you can log into your account at a later time to see the status of the request.\nTo be safe\, check the box requesting a written copy of your clearance in the event that you have trouble printing it. Print 2 copies of the clearance\, one for your personal records and one for the Volunteer Coordinator.\n\n\nPA State Police Criminal Record Check (free)\n\nGo to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp\nSelect “New Volunteer Record Check” and follow the prompts to complete the application\nThe security check is usually completed within a few minutes. Print 2 copies of the completed clearance form provided\, one for your personal records and one for the Volunteer Coordinator.\n\n\nFBI fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check\n\nOnly for those who have lived out of state within the past 10 years\nRegister at identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania .\nSelect Digital Fingerprinting.\nThe Service Code that is requested is 1KG6ZJ .\nThe fee can be paid using a credit or debit card.\nYou may choose the most convenient site to go to be fingerprinted\, the site list can be found at the above mentioned website.\nA photo ID is required at the time of fingerprinting.
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-operator-training/2023-09-24/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230923T160000
DTSTAMP:20261025T194414
CREATED:20230824T173239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230824T173239Z
UID:10000074-1695459600-1695484800@pa-trolley.org
SUMMARY:New Operator Training
DESCRIPTION:Join the volunteer team at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum as a trolley operator!\nThis fall\, the museum is offering two classes for those interested in educating visitors about the Trolley Era. Our New Operator Training offers a fun\, hands-on opportunity to learn how to operate a trolley and qualify to be a museum operator. During Tour Guide Training\, our experienced guides will teach students how to lead a successful museum tour. We encourage those interested in operating to attend both classes\, but we are also looking for volunteers just interested in giving tours and sharing history with others. \nAs the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum prepares to open its new Welcome & Education Center\, we are looking for lots of new volunteers! This is a great opportunity to meet people who share a passion for trolleys\, transportation\, and history education. If you or anyone you know is interested in attending a class\, please see the following instructions to register. Please send all questions to Morgan Meer\, Volunteer Recruiter and Coordinator\, at mmeer@patrolley.org. Can’t wait to see you there! \nNew Operator Training\nClass Dates: \n\nSaturday\, September 23\nSunday\, September 24\nAn additional training day to be scheduled with our instructors at your convenience\n\nAttendance is required on both dates. Class will be held from 9:00 am to approximately 4:00 pm. Please bring a copy of your driver’s license and lunch for both days. Materials will be provided\, including a binder with an Operations Manual and other training info. If you’d like to get a head start\, please reach out\, and we’ll send you the materials! Interested operators are encouraged to register for a Tour Guide Training session in addition to New Operator Training. \nAll student operators will need to be museum members and submit up-to-date clearances (instructions below) by the time of training . \nSign up with the following form: New Operator Application \nSpace is limited so RSVP today! \nClearances\nVolunteers in Pennsylvania and at PTM are required to have up-to-date clearances. For PA residents\, that’s the Act 33 Child Abuse History and Act 34 PA State Police Criminal Record Check. If you’ve lived out of state within the past 10 years\, you’ll also need the FBI fingerprint-based background check. The two PA clearances are free for volunteers! The FBI check is approximately $23\, but the Museum has a limited budget to reimburse volunteers who provide a receipt. \nMinors should complete the Minor consent form and Act 34 background check (email mmeer@partrolley.org for more information). \nInstructions: \n\nChild Abuse History (free)\n\nGo to https://www.compass.state.pa.us/CWIS\nSelect “Create a New Account.” When asked for a Keystone ID\, you need to create your own username.\nComplete all of the appropriate boxes and a temporary password will be sent to the email address that you have provided. Once you have the password\, you re-enter the website and complete the request for the clearance.\nIf a clearance is not issued immediately\, you can log into your account at a later time to see the status of the request.\nTo be safe\, check the box requesting a written copy of your clearance in the event that you have trouble printing it. Print 2 copies of the clearance\, one for your personal records and one for the Volunteer Coordinator.\n\n\nPA State Police Criminal Record Check (free)\n\nGo to https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp\nSelect “New Volunteer Record Check” and follow the prompts to complete the application\nThe security check is usually completed within a few minutes. Print 2 copies of the completed clearance form provided\, one for your personal records and one for the Volunteer Coordinator.\n\n\nFBI fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check\n\nOnly for those who have lived out of state within the past 10 years\nRegister at identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania .\nSelect Digital Fingerprinting.\nThe Service Code that is requested is 1KG6ZJ .\nThe fee can be paid using a credit or debit card.\nYou may choose the most convenient site to go to be fingerprinted\, the site list can be found at the above mentioned website.\nA photo ID is required at the time of fingerprinting.
URL:https://pa-trolley.org/event/new-operator-training/2023-09-23/
LOCATION:Pennsylvania Trolley Museum\, 1 Electric Way\, Washington\, PA\, 15301\, United States
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