Western Museum of Mining & Industry

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225 North Gate BlvdColorado Springs, CO 80921 United States

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Bring History to Life! Tour Guides Needed!

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Do you enjoy telling stories from local history or teaching about science, history, or culture? How about exploring geology and the wonders of industry in the west? The Western Museum of Mining & Industry is looking for volunteer tour guides to lead guests through our exhibits and immerse them in the history of Colorado mining and the American Industrial Revolution. Click the Link to apply today! http://wmmi.org/volunteer If you are interested in being part of the history of Colorado, please contact the museum at (719) 488-0880 or stop by the museum. The museum can also use help with school tours and In-Reach programs. These are on an "as needed" basis. Training is provided. If interested in volunteering, you must pass a background check and have references. Must be 18 and older.

Date Posted: 2024-11-29
Make History Come Alive! Education In-reach Volunteers Needed

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Education In-reach is a great area to volunteer if you love teaching. We have a number of exciting In-reach programs we use to bring mining and history alive for both students and adults. From Mineral ID to Birdseed Mining and many other specialized classes, we have one that will interest any volunteer who loves to share knowledge. These programs are usually added on to a tour and make for a well-rounded experience. The attendees get hands on experience with minerals, mining ideas, simple machines, and a number of other programs. Time commitment for this opportunity is typically 1 ½ - 2 hours. The programs themselves last about 30 min each, but we typically split up the groups so we rotate through a smaller number of guests at a time and run two to three in-reaches in a row so each smaller group can enjoy the experience. If you are interested in finding out more about our In-reach programs, please email Allison at volunteer@wmmi.org or call 719-488-0880 for more information.

Date Posted: 2024-11-29
Share Your Love of History, Saturday Tour Docent Opportunity

Flexible Schedule | Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Do you love to tell the stories that make Colorado amazing? Do you have a passion for passing history on to the next generation? The Western Museum of Mining and Industry is looking for an adult(18 or older) to volunteer to give guided tours on Saturdays. We offer two tours a day and also run our machines in between tours for guests on occasion. There are two shifts available. You can either choose one or both if you would like to serve for the day. Our shifts are from 9:00a to 1:00p or from 12:00p to 4:00p. We also have positions available during the week for a regular schedule, or we have extra opportunities available when a school books an educational tour at the museum. These schedules vary. We will provide all the training needed for the tour and the machines we run during the tour. We are looking for someone who is committed to sharing their passion and is able to serve two to four Saturdays per month. Please contact Allison, Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@wmmi.org if you are interested in volunteering at the museum that works.

Date Posted: 2024-11-29

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Mission Statement

Established in 1970, the Western Museum of Mining and Industry (WMMI) is a private nonprofit, 501(c) 3 whose mission is to preserve, collect and interpret the rich mining history and related industries of Colorado and the American West.

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Unique to WMMI is the actual operation of its carefully restored multi-ton steam engines and mining machines. The emphasis of the museum's collections is on the technology and technological history of mining and metallurgy, as well as the social history of the American West. Over 4,000 artifacts are on display at the 27-acre indoor/outdoor exhibit site, which includes a working hoist house; mine blacksmith shop; ten stamp mill; and multi-purpose center with exhibits, theater and a 13,000 volume research library. WMMI has been accredited by the American Association of Museums (one of only three Colorado Springs museums to hold this honor) since 1979, and is the only accredited mining museum in the western United States.

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