Volunteer

Why Volunteer at Old Pueblo Tolley?

Challenge your curiosity. Become a part of Tucson’s transportation history. You will have endless room to grow, learn, and make new friends as you live out a dream of operating a trolley, restoring a bus, or helping to manage an operating transit museum.

  • Parents, seniors, grandparents, students, craftspeople, professionals, & anyone who wants to learn.

    Our body of volunteers are made up of all walks of life.

    As long as you are at least 14 years old, and have a desire to learn, grow, and work with interesting people you qualify. some volunteer jobs have restrictions based on legal or safety concerns, but there’s a job for everyone!

  • Restoration - trolley, buses, railroad artifacts
    There are more than 35 categories of possibilities where volunteers can benefit Old Pueblo Trolley. Some volunteers tend to do one task, others volunteer for various assignments, in more than one division. Some of these are wood working, welding, electrical, mechanical, track installation and maintenance.

    Docents, Greeters, Educators
    Volunteers are needed at the Transit Museum to staff special events and give tours to museum visitors.

    Historical Research
    There is considerable research still to be done on the history of transit and transportation in Southern Arizona. With a wealth of material available, we need volunteers to take on assignments to research particular questions and help publish the results.

    Publications
    Old Pueblo Trolley Inc. publishes an occasional newsletter which is mailed to all members and Volunteers. It keeps our Volunteer Team up to date on activities and scheduled events.

    Fund Raising
    As a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit museum, we have the authority to raise funds for our operating, acquisition, and restoration expenses. We need grant writers, community leaders, and other creative people are neeeded to help us raise funds to meet our goals.

    Training and Docent Education
    All volunteers for Old Pueblo Trolley are oriented and trained for their various tasks. Some training is one-on-one, some is group training.

    Docents are provided with education and training directed toward elementary schools, the general public, retired groups, and other specialized groups.

    We are always looking for volunteers with a background in education and/or training to help us design training for these particular purposes.

  • Trolley restoration and maintenance activities are currently normally scheduled on Wednesdays although once oriented many of these activities can be accomplished when Volunteers are available.

    Bus restoration normally occurs on Mondays, Wednesday, Fridays and Saturdays.

  • If you have an enthusiastic attitude, an interest in history and transportation, and are willing to make a regular commitment of your time, volunteering at Old Pueblo Trolley provides many learning opportunities through regular training and the opportunity to work with professionals and other Volunteers.

  • To find out how to join our Volunteer Team, fill out and email this volunteer application form, or complete this online form and send it to our coordinator, or call (520) 792-1802 for more information.