Opportunities From: One Albuquerque Volunteers

Join the WHEELS Museum team in bringing this exciting community celebration of transportation history to life! Volunteers play an essential role in helping the festival run smoothly and creating a welcoming experience for visitors of all ages.

Volunteer duties may include greeting guests, assisting with event check-in, directing visitors around the Rail Yards, helping manage activity areas, supporting vendors and exhibitors, assisting with children's activities, helping with set-up or clean-up, monitoring donation or information tables, and providing general event support wherever needed.

This is a large outdoor event, so volunteers should expect to spend most of their shift outside and be comfortable standing and walking for periods of time. Comfortable clothing, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate attire are recommended.

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us grow! As a Grant Writing Volunteer, you’ll assist in researching and preparing grant applications that support museum programs, building improvements, educational initiatives, and special events.
Prior grant writing experience needed!

What you’ll do:

Research potential grant opportunities

Help draft and edit proposals

Gather supporting materials and data

Assist with follow-up reports when needed

Great for someone who is:

Strong in writing and research

Detail-oriented and organized

Interested in nonprofit fundraising or development

As a volunteer, you’ll play an important role in helping us preserve and share the history of Albuquerque’s transportation heritage. At WHEELS Museum, we want your volunteer experience to be enjoyable and meaningful. Our goal is to connect you with opportunities that match your talents and interests, whether that’s greeting visitors, supporting tours, caring for exhibits, running the trains, assisting with light administrative work, providing tech or social media support, helping with restoration projects, lending a hand at special events, or keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. Whatever your strengths, there’s a place for you here to make a difference. Whether you love history, enjoy working with people, or just want to give back to the community, your time and talents make a lasting difference. We seek weekly volunteers who are dependable, respectful, friendly, and committed to fostering a positive atmosphere at the museum. Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us care for and improve our historic space! We’re looking for volunteers with hands-on skills to assist with building maintenance and improvement projects that keep the museum safe, functional, and welcoming.

We especially welcome experience in:

Electrical

Woodworking or carpentry

Plumbing

Painting and finish work

General repairs and troubleshooting

What you might help with:

Minor repairs and facility upkeep

Assisting with improvement projects

Helping prepare spaces for exhibits and events

Supporting special renovation efforts

Great for someone who:

Is handy and enjoys working with tools

Takes pride in quality workmanship

Likes solving practical problems

Wants to help preserve and improve a historic building

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.-

Passionate about model trains? We’re looking for volunteers to help care for and operate our HO scale train layout. This behind-the-scenes role helps keep the layout running smoothly and looking its best for visitors.

What you might help with:

Operating the HO layout during open hours

Cleaning track and maintaining trains

Troubleshooting minor issues

Assisting with scenery or layout updates

Great for someone who:

Enjoys model railroading

Is detail-oriented and patient

Comfortable with small, precise work

Likes sharing their knowledge with others

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shi

Love model trains? We’re looking for volunteers to help maintain, operate, and improve our O-Gauge train layout. This role helps keep one of our most popular attractions running smoothly and looking great for visitors of all ages.

What you might help with:

Operating the O-Gauge layout during museum hours

Troubleshooting minor track or electrical issues

Cleaning track and maintaining trains

Assisting with layout improvements or scenery updates

Great for someone who:

Enjoys model railroading

Is hands on and mechanically inclined

Likes problem-solving

Enjoys sharing their hobby with others

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shi

All aboard! We’re looking for volunteers to help operate our ride-on train and create a fun, memorable experience for visitors of all ages. As a Train Engineer, you’ll help bring smiles to kids and families while ensuring rides run safely and smoothly. Training is provided, no railroad experience required!

What you’ll do:

Operate the ride-on train (after training)

Ensure safety procedures are followed

Welcome riders and answer simple questions

Help create a fun and positive atmosphere

Great for someone who:

Enjoys interacting with families and kids

Is responsible and safety-minded

Loves trains (of course!)

Wants a fun, active volunteer role

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.

Help us keep WHEELS welcoming and visitor ready! We’re looking for volunteers who can assist with light cleaning and general upkeep to ensure our museum looks its best for guests, events, and programs.

What you might help with:

Light dusting and surface cleaning

Sweeping or tidying exhibit areas

Cleaning restrooms (as needed)

Straightening displays and common areas

Helping prepare the space before events

Great for someone who:

Takes pride in a clean, welcoming space

Is dependable and detail-oriented

Doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift

Are you great at making flyers or creating eye catching social media content? We’d love your help! WHEELS is looking for creative volunteers who can help us promote events, exhibits, and special projects through strong visuals and engaging posts.

What you’ll do:

Design flyers, graphics, or simple promotional materials

Create or assist with social media content

Help spread the word about events and programs

Share creative ideas to grow our audience

Great for someone who:

Enjoys graphic design or Canva

Likes creating social media posts or short videos

Has a good eye for layout and messaging

-Please plan to complete a 45-minute orientation with our volunteer coordinator prior to your first shift.-

Help visitors take a little piece of WHEELS home! As a Gift Shop Volunteer, you’ll assist guests with purchases, answer questions about merchandise, and keep the shop looking organized and inviting.

What you’ll do:

Greet shoppers and assist with purchases

Operate the point-of-sale system (training provided)

Restock and tidy displays

Share info about memberships and upcoming events

Great for someone who is:

Friendly and dependable

Comfortable handling transactions

Detail-oriented and organized

Be the friendly face that welcomes visitors to WHEELS! As a Greeter, you’ll say hello, help guests get oriented, and make sure everyone feels comfortable and excited to explore the museum.

What you’ll do:

Welcome visitors with a smile

Give a quick overview of what’s happening at the museum

Answer simple questions or point people in the right direction

Help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere

Great for someone who is:

Friendly and outgoing

Enjoys meeting new people

Passionate about community and history