Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep a railway operating?
Or perhaps you have lifelong interest in railroads?
Maybe you just like to be around loud, interesting machinery all the live-long day?
Come down & join us as a volunteer!
Learn essential railroad maintenance skills and become part of a team that has, and continues to rebuild Maine history.
Volunteers are a critical part of our mission to rebuild Maine history. It is the volunteers that work on our projects, that meet and greet our visitors, and that operate our trains. We have no paid staff.
Join the WW&F crew for a Unique Volunteer Work Experience
Your day out on the railway will begin at 8:30am with a safety briefing followed by going out on line to begin work. Following the briefing work parties will assemble and to learn the basic jobs. The remainder of the day until 3:00 will be spent engaged in track leveling and tamping with a break for lunch.
- Volunteer shifts begin promptly at 8:30AM at 97 Cross Road, Alna, Maine
- Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure trains can leave and work can begin on time
- Wear heeled, fully enclosed above the ankle boots (safety boots are preferable)
- Wear full legged pants (no shorts, etc.)
- Please bring your own bagged lunch to be eaten at the worksite during the lunch break.
- Work will conclude at 3PM.
- Younger volunteers are welcome under appropriate adult supervision.
- Hearing protection is highly recommended.
Volunteers Needed As:
- Track Laborers: Crew members for assisting with tamper operation including jacking, lining, and related labor.
