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Volunteer Application – ALL ABOARD Model Railroad Engineer

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Applicant Information
Today's Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Name*
First Last
If your application is accepted, what name would you like to appear on your name tag?*
If you would like your personal pronouns printed on your name tag, what pronouns do you use? (Optional)
If you selected Other, what pronouns would you prefer?**
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Contact Phone Number*
Email*
Birth Date*
Model Railroad Exhibit Engineer volunteers must be age 18 or older.
Are you currently enrolled in school?
- Yes
- No
Please provide further details regarding your school enrollment
Name of your College/University, expected year of graduation, and area of study (if applicable)
Are you currently employed?
- Yes
- No
- Retired
Please provide further details regarding your employment
Name of Company/Organization, job title or role, etc.
Does your Employer offer a Matching Gifts Program?
Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their employees, or offer grants in honor of employee's volunteer service hours. If you are not sure if your employer offers this option, we recommend you inquire at your place of work, to help us even more!
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Where did you work prior to retiring?
Does your Former Employer offer a Matching Gifts Program?
Many employers will match tax-deductible charitable contributions made by their retirees, or offer grants in honor of a former employee's volunteer service hours. If you are not sure if your former employer offers this option, we recommend you inquire at your place of work, to help us even more!
- Yes
- No
- Unsure
Please sign me up for the monthly Volunteer eNewsletter, for museum updates, volunteer opportunities, and more*
- Sign me up!
- I already receive it.
- No thank you.
Have you ever been convicted of a crime, pleaded no contest for any offense or violation, or have pending criminal charges against you, other than minor traffic violations?*
- Yes
- No
If yes, please explain:
Emergency Contact
Emergency Contact Name*
Relationship*
- Parent/Guardian
- Spouse
- Partner
- Child
- Sibling
- Friend
Contact Phone Number*
Model Railroad Skillset
I would consider myself to have _____________________ skills in basic locomotive and rolling stock troubleshooting (including checking wheel gauge and coupler height)*
- N/A (No Experience)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
I would consider myself to have _____________________ skills in NCE - DCC control*
- N/A (No Experience)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
I would consider myself to have _____________________ skills in electrical troubleshooting*
- N/A (No Experience)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
I would consider myself to have _____________________ skills in model railroad scenery touchup and track maintenance*
- N/A (No Experience)
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Expert
Please feel free to share any additional certifications or experiences you have that may be helpful:
Would you be willing to act as a Lead Engineer Volunteer, tasked with leading fellow volunteers, and managing select exhibit care and maintenance projects?
- Absolutely
- No, thank you
- I'm unsure
Availability
Discovery World is open to the public Wednesday - Sunday, 9AM - 4PM. Select maintenance projects may take place while the museum is closed, on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please share your potential availability:*
Please include which days of the week and times you are generally available, and how much time you're willing to donate.
Do you have any limitations? (e.g. allergies, bending, limited walking, etc.)*
- No
- Yes
- Prefer not to answer
If Yes, please explain.
Agreement & Signature
It is the policy of this organization to provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, creed, gender, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Application to the volunteer program does not automatically guarantee placement with the organization.
I affirm that the facts set forth in it are true and complete. I understand that I will be placed according to the best match of my skill sets and Discovery World’s opportunities and needs.*
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