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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: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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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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