Volunteers needed for Amtrak journeys

I just received the following email from C&O Canal Association. Not sure whether volunteers get to bring their bikes along on the train. :-)

Volunteer and help Amtrak passengers enjoy the scenic Potomac River valley. The C&O Canal National Historical Park is seeking additional volunteers to join its Trails & Rails program.

Since May 2012, Trails & Rails volunteers have been providing interpretive programs onboard Amtrak’s Capitol Limited between Cumberland and Washington. They tell passengers about the history of the C&O Canal, the railroad, the Civil War, nearby towns, and natural features along the route.

Volunteers work in teams of two, boarding an inbound train in Cumberland at 9 a.m. and returning on an outbound train at 7:30 p.m. Teams ride the train Fridays and Saturdays during the summer. The park service will provide interpretive and safety training March 12 from 9 a.m to 5 p.m. at 10 Howard Street, Cumberland, Md.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. If you are interested, please contact Park Ranger Rita Knox at the Cumberland Visitor Center by calling 301-722-8226, or via e-mail at rita_knox@nps.gov. You can also visit the government volunteer website: https://www.volunteer.gov to fill out an application.