Monday, April 9, 2012

Volunteers Wanted for Trails and Rails

Training will be provided soon for those interested in volunteering for theNational Park Service Trails and Rails trips aboard Amtrak’s Southwest Chief during this coming summer.

Training for new volunteers will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at the Administration Building at Bent’s OldFort National Historic Site, and continue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 21. New volunteers will need to attend both Friday and Saturday sessions in order to qualify for the program. Trails and Rails trips aboard the Southwest Chief will begin for the season on Sunday, May 6.

For more information about the program or to sign up for a spot in the training sessions, call Rick Wallner at 719-383-5024.