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Step into the spotlight with tasks like:- Leading informative and entertaining tours of the museum and trolley rides.- Sharing captivating stories about the history of trolleys and the museum.- Engaging with visitors, answering questions, and sparking curiosity.- Tailoring your tours to diverse audiences, from school groups to history enthusiasts.- Helping visitors connect with the past in a meaningful and memorable way.If you’re passionate about history and eager to share your knowledge, this is the perfect opportunity to shine. Join us as a Tour Guide/Docent at The Shore Line Trolley Museum and help make history come alive!

Love the outdoors? Join our Groundskeeping Crew and help us keep our historic grounds looking beautiful year-round! As a volunteer, you'll play a key role in maintaining the charm of our museum’s outdoor spaces, ensuring that visitors are greeted by lush, well-kept landscapes as they step back in time.Roll up your sleeves and dive into tasks like:- Mowing, trimming, and watering to keep our lawns lush and inviting.- Planting and tending to flowers and shrubs to enhance the museum’s natural beauty.- Raking leaves, clearing debris, and helping with seasonal clean-up.- Assisting with minor landscaping projects to keep our grounds picture-perfect.

Help us keep our historic venue shining! If you take pride in a clean space and want to make a real impact, this is the perfect opportunity. Volunteers can sign up at their convenience to tackle various cleaning tasks that keep our museum welcoming and in tip-top shape for visitors.As part of our Cleaning Crew, you’ll dive into tasks like:- Sweeping and dusting to keep our exhibits and spaces spotless.- Sanitizing high-touch areas to ensure a safe environment.- General upkeep to maintain the museum’s charm and appeal.- Participating in other cleaning tasks that help our museum sparkle!Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to dedicate a full day, your contribution is invaluable.

Got a knack for organization and love a good desk project? From handling important paperwork to managing member records, your support ensures everything is in order so the museum can shine.Step into a vital role and take on tasks like:- Assisting with data entry and updating member records.- Organizing files, documents, and other materials.- Helping prepare mailings and correspondence.- Answering phones and supporting visitor inquiries.- Assisting with special office projects to keep things running smoothly.Whether you’re looking to lend a hand for a few hours or want to commit to regular office duties, your organizational skills and attention to detail will make a big difference.

This lively role involves greeting and assisting visitors, managing ticket sales, running our charming museum store, and ensuring our private events run smoothly. You'll be at the heart of our operations, welcoming locals, tourists, and members, and creating memorable experiences for all who walk through our doors.If you have a bright personality, love interacting with people, and can keep things running like clockwork, we want you!Complete a volunteer application at https://shorelinetrolley.org/volunteer, call us at (203) 467-6927 or email store@shorelinetrolley.org

Join our Track Maintenance Crew! Help preserve the rich history of trolley transportation while gaining hands-on experience in track upkeep and restoration. What You’ll Do:Inspect and Maintain Tracks: Ensure the safety and reliability of our historic trolley tracks by performing routine inspections, minor repairs, and general upkeep.Work with a Team: Collaborate with a passionate group of volunteers and staff who share your love for railways and history.Learn New Skills: Gain knowledge in track maintenance, tools, and techniques—no prior experience required!Contribute to History: Play a vital role in preserving and operating the oldest continuously running suburban trolley line in the U.S.

Join the dedicated team at the Shore Line Trolley Museum, where history comes to life! Located in East Haven and Branford, CT, we are home to the oldest continuously operating suburban trolley line in the U.S. and a National Historic Landmark. Our mission is to preserve and share the rich history of trolleys, railways, and transportation with the public.We’re looking for passionate volunteers to help in various areas, including:Trolley OperationsRestoration ProjectsTrack CrewSpecial EventsTour GuidesMuseum Store and Ticket AgentOffice WorkGroundskeepingBuilding Maintenance and Physical PlantPublic Speakers and OutreachMarketing and Mediaand much more!Whether you love history, enjoy working with the public, or want to learn new skills, there’s a place for you at the Shore Line Trolley Museum. No prior experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and a passion for preserving history.Volunteering at the museum is a unique opportunity to give back to the community, meet new people, and make a lasting impact. Join us and be part of history!

We are NOT an old-fashioned historical society! We have fun and we educate! Typical volunteer opportunities every year:·        Hosting groups of giggling third-graders who learn about life in 1724 (the year our Harrison House was built)·        Decorating Harrison House for members to enjoy fragrant mulled cider, delicious desserts and snacks, and live music at our annual Holiday party·        Celebrating historical milestones (such as the Marquis de Lafayette's visit to Branford in 1724),·        Helping with organizing members-only tours at cool places like Branford's Center Cemetery (established 1645!)·        Preparing and serving our traditional Strawberry Shortcake (a Townwide favorite!) at every Branford FestivalAnd there are plenty of other opportunities, whether in front of the public or working quietly by yourself - from being a guide at Harrison House to helping to scan & archive old documents. Contact us and let us know what YOU'D enjoy, and we'll work with you to find the right fit.

To collect, archive, maintain, and exhibit to the public manuscripts, pictures, objects, artifacts, memorabilia items that reflect the history culture and community of Stony Creek, Connecticut and the Thimble islands. Although we are only open from May to October - We are always looking for docents, and advisory board members, as well as volunteers that are interested in helping with events year round.