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Volunteer Recruitment Day – Echills Wood Railway

Looking for a fun, rewarding way to get involved in your local community?
Echills Wood Railway is inviting families, students, and individuals of all ages to come along to our Volunteer Recruitment Day and discover how you can be part of our miniature railway.

Volunteering with us is a great way to learn new skills, gain practical experience, and spend time together doing something different — all while helping to run and maintain one of the area’s most popular attractions.

We’re particularly looking for volunteers to help with:

• Guarding trains

• Station staff and other customer-facing roles ( eg, Ticket Office)

• Catering

• Maintenance and practical hands-on work

• Festive and special events, including setup/take down, operation, and welcoming visitors

No previous railway experience is needed — full training is provided, and we’re happy to help you find a role that suits your interests, abilities, and availability.

Why volunteer with Echills Wood Railway?

• Flexible volunteering that can fit around school, college, university, and family commitments

• A friendly, supportive environment for learning and teamwork

• Great experience for students looking to build skills and confidence

• Opportunities for families to get involved together

• Be part of our popular seasonal and festive events, enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year

On the day, you’ll be able to:

• Meet our volunteers and committee members

• Learn about the different roles available

• Ask questions and see what goes on behind the scenes

• Find out how to take your first steps as a volunteer

Please book your places on either of our two 'site tour & introduction' sessions.
We look forward to welcoming you aboard at Echills Wood Railway and showing you how you can get involved.

Important Safety Information

Echills Wood Railway is a working (miniature) railway site. The site contains inherent hazards typical of railway and engineering environments, including but not limited to uneven ground, ballast, points & track components, trip hazards, moving trains & equipment, and oil, grease, & dirt.

All visitors enter the site entirely at their own risk and must comply with all safety signage, instructions, and directions given by Echills Wood Railway officials and volunteers at all times.

Visitors must be appropriately dressed for a working railway environment. This includes sturdy, closed-toe footwear with good grip. Open-toed footwear, sandals, high heels, or unsuitable footwear are not permitted. Clothing should be suitable for outdoor conditions and for the possibility of becoming dirty or oily.

Children and young people under 18 must be supervised at all times by a parent or legal guardian, who remains responsible for their safety and conduct while on site.

Echills Wood Railway reserves the right to refuse entry or require any person to leave the site if they are deemed to be at risk due to unsuitable clothing, behaviour, or failure to follow safety instructions.