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Volunteering

Elsecar Heritage Railway is a 100% voluntary organisation, so we are dependant on the many hours of unpaid labour that is donated to us each month. 

Volunteering with us opens the doors to many new adventures as you make new friends and learn about railway business and operations.   From giving a smile to a customer, to cleaning the loos, to making tea, to driving a steam locomotive (all equally as important!) we have a job for everyone. 

We are proud of our customer hospitality at Elsecar and passionate about the heritage we preserve and demonstrate to Yorkshire. 

Come and join us and become part of the team.

 

After becoming a member of Elsecar Heritage Railway, why not take the next step and become a volunteer?

 

Full training will be given to all new volunteers.

 

Here is a list of some of the things we do at the railway. If you feel that you would like to help in any of these roles, then do not hesitate to call us.

  • Track Maintenance
  • Porter
  • Station level crossing
  • Electrical engineers
  • Vehicle painter and maintainer
  • Buffet and shop
  • Customer Care
  • Cleaning
  • Event Organiser
  • Admin and Finance
  • Publicity

 

Traditional railway work.....

The jobs below are listed by way of progression. You must have knowledge in a job further up the list, before moving to the next.

Full training and mentoring is given at every stage, along with a competency assessment.

You can enter the railway further down the list if you can prove your qualifications when you join us.

  • Shunter
  • Guard
  • Station Master
  • Drivers` assistant or Fireman
  • Pilotman
  • Driver

 

Before stepping from the platform - you will need.....

  • To be physically fit enough to take up the role that you are interested in. We have a doctor who can assess you, but please tell us of any problems that you may have, and we will do our best to help.
  • A PTS - or Personal Track Safety certification.

Lets run a railway !

 

Railway membership is a prerequisite of volunteering due to insurance requirements.  Volunteers under 18 years old are accepted subject to suitable supervision being available.  Certain roles have age restrictions.   Elsecar Heritage Railway is an Equal Opportunities Employer.   Volunteers need to be flexible in working times and roles undertaken.