Volunteer opportunity:
Trolley Platform Agent
Location:
78 1st Ave NE, Issaquah, WA 98027, USA
Event Date:
Expected
commitment:
Two five-hour weekend shifts per month during operating season (May to September)

About the role
Part greeter, part historian, all trolley enthusiast! As a trolley platform agent, you'll be the friendly face visitors see as they approach the Issaquah Valley Trolley, anticipating the fun and excitement of their 20-minute ride aboard our 101-year-old machine.
We need platforms who are great at:
Engaging people of all ages and walks of life
Performing basic crowd control, like providing instructions on where to line up, find information, and buy tickets
Sharing trolley fun facts and enthusiasm with riders who are waiting for their turn to board
Functioning as a part of a whole crew, collaborating with trolley conductors, operators, ticketing agents, and museum docents
Other responsibilities may include:
Helping to keep our platform safe and secure for all visitors
Helping to set up and operate our wayside ADA lift and coordinating the priority boarding of passengers requiring mobility assistance
Providing information on schedules, boarding procedures, and more
Communicating with the trolley conductor to confirm that all registered passengers are accounted for and that the ramp is clear before the trolley departs
Big personalities and period-appropriate costumes are welcomed but not required.
Tagged As:
Trolley, Weekend, Long-term, Newbies welcome
Qualifications
Background check (18+), online history orientation
Interested, but not ready to commit? That's OK! Contact our volunteer coordinator with any questions at volunteers@issaquahhistory.org.​

