East Somerset Railway

About East Somerset Railway

Looking for a volunteering role that provides great satisfaction and oodles of camaraderie? The East Somerset Heritage Steam Railway welcomes new volunteers in a variety of roles. As well as hands-on, practical work maintaining our railway line and our steam locomotive and Signal Box restoration projects, we require public facing roles during the summer season such as Guards, Travelling Ticket Inspectors, Shop and Ticket Office staff. The ESR is a dynamic and friendly organization that offers flexible time commitment according to your availability, social events, free train rides for you and discounts for your friends and family. For information please contact [email protected].

Recently added opportunities

Miniature Railway volunteer at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Cranmore

Miniature Railway volunteer at the East Somerset Railway

An outdoor opportunity as part of a team meeting visitors, taking money for the ride and ensuring passengers are safe during their journey.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Retail Assistant at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Cranmore

Retail Assistant at the East Somerset Railway

Volunteer in our gorgeous gift shop. Excellent opportunity for those with or requiring retail experience. End March to end of October. Full training given.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Signal Box restoration at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Cranmore

Signal Box restoration at the East Somerset Railway

Practical volunteering opportunity with a team restoring our Signal Box and reinstating the signalling system. No prior experience required.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Travelling Ticket Inspectors at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Cranmore

Travelling Ticket Inspectors at the East Somerset Railway

Travel on our steam train rides, engage with the customers, check their tickets! Fun, sociable volunteering role. DofE applicants welcome.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
School Visit helper at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 2—4 hrs

Cranmore

School Visit helper at the East Somerset Railway

Themed Primary School group visits require volunteers to meet and greet and escort groups/present talks. Wednesdays only during summer and autumn term.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Guard at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Cranmore

Guard at the East Somerset Railway

Volunteer as a Guard at the East Somerset Railway. Ideal role for those who enjoy meeting and engaging with the public. Full training provided.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Ticket Office Assistant at the East Somerset Railway

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Cranmore

Ticket Office Assistant at the East Somerset Railway

Ticket Office assistants required at the East Somerset Railway - perfect for people with or wanting to acquire customer service experience.

Posted by East Somerset Railway

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Santa Special Volunteers wanted!

One-off · 7 Dec, 09:00 — 24 Dec, 17:00

Cranmore

Santa Special Volunteers wanted!

Looking for a festive volunteering role? Join our fun team making our Santa Special days extra special for visitors to the East Somerset Railway.

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Gardening Volunteers Required

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

Cranmore

Gardening Volunteers Required

Our flower borders are a lovely asset to our Heritage Steam Railway and we need volunteers to keep them looking beautiful!

Posted by East Somerset Railway
Platform Staff

One-off · 4—8 hrs

Cranmore

Platform Staff

We need more friendly folk to 'meet and greet' our visitors!

Posted by East Somerset Railway
PRACTICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO RESTORE HISTORIC FOOTBRIDGE

Project role (Temporary) · Flexible hours

Cranmore

PRACTICAL VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO RESTORE HISTORIC FOOTBRIDGE

The East Somerset Railway are looking for volunteers who enjoy practical work to help them restore an original GWR footbridge.

Posted by East Somerset Railway