The Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway Museum is seeking new volunteers!
Everything at the WW&F happens through the efforts of our team of volunteers. You may not realize it, but the WW&F is staffed entirely by volunteers. Volunteering on the railway is one of the greatest contributions you can make towards the success of the WW&F, and is essential to keeping the Railway running safely and growing. Over the years, we've been fortunate to attract a skilled, diverse, and enthusiastic volunteer workforce.
As the WW&F has grown, we've identified areas of critical volunteer need and have created a program that enables new volunteers to get involved easily. We are highlighting volunteer positions which we seek to fill and hope that you'll join us.
Currently, WW&F Roadmaster Steve Lennox is seeking volunteer track laborers to expand our track crew. The position is described below:
"The Track Laborer(s) are the force who maintain and repair
existing railroad track. Further, they are involved in the building of new track, replacement of worn materials including old ties, damaged or worn rail, helping install switches, lining track and ballasting the track wherever needed.
Physical work includes hand spiking rail, shoveling stone ballast and lifting/placing wooden ties on the road bed. Jobs involve multiple levels of physical ability. Track Laborer(s) frequently work in crews of various sizes depending on the task at hand."
Additionally, we are seeking volunteers in:
- The carpentry department for building and maintaining our fleet of wooden cars.
- The shop for skilled machinists for locomotive construction, maintenance and associated work;
- General laborers for other shop projects.
- The operating department, for agents and car hosts.
If you'd like to volunteer with us please either email us at info@wwfry.org (put 'volunteering' in the subject line) or call us at (207) 882-4193 extension 1. Your information will then be passed along to the manager of the department you are interested in. They will contact you to set up a time to get you acquainted with other members and begin volunteering.
Learn more at www.wwfry.org/volunteer
