About the Site: The Trails & Rails program is a partnership between Amtrak and the National Park Service that provides educational opportunities for travelers about the heritage and natural resources of the passing landscape they see out the window. From Union Station in Washington, DC , volunteers ride the Northeast Regional train from Washington, DC to New York City and back in one day.
Location: Volunteers start their days at Union Station in Washington, DC and then ride to Moynihan Station in New York City. After a layover of around 3 hours, volunteers return to Moynihan Station to ride the Amtrak train back to Union Station.
Responsibilities: Pass out brochures and maps; use the train PA system to share information across the train; greet passengers in the lounge car; rove the train to answer questions and share information; help with trip planning; represent the National Park Service.
Training: All interested volunteers must take Amtrak's Online Safety Training, provided after attending a Trails & Rails Info Session presentation. Please note that becoming a guide requires 2 onboard training sessions.
