Help shape the future of the Bluebell Railway by leading our approach to business development and commercial opportunities. Working with senior volunteers and the wider organisation, you’ll identify opportunities to generate income, develop partnerships and strengthen the railway’s long-term sustainability.
Help bring the Bluebell Railway’s history to life as a Museum Steward. Working as part of a friendly volunteer team, you’ll welcome visitors, answer questions, help people explore the exhibits and share stories about the railway and its heritage. This is an ongoing volunteer role, ideal for anyone who enjoys meeting people, history and being part of the visitor experience.
Help preserve the Bluebell Railway’s historic carriages and other rolling stock by putting your welding skills to use. Working as part of a friendly volunteer team, you’ll carry out welding and associated metalwork as part of the restoration, repair and maintenance of our historic vehicles. This is an ongoing volunteer role for someone with welding experience who would enjoy using their skills in a unique heritage railway environment.
Help keep the Bluebell Railway’s historic carriages clean, presentable and ready for our visitors. Working as part of a friendly volunteer team, you’ll help with cleaning and general presentation of our passenger carriages, ensuring they look their best for every journey. This is an ongoing volunteer role, ideal for anyone who enjoys practical work and taking pride in keeping things looking their best.
Join our Customer Service & Administration Team and help provide a friendly and welcoming experience for our visitors. Volunteers support customers with enquiries, ticketing and general information, as well as helping with a range of administrative tasks behind the scenes. This is an ongoing volunteer role with a variety of opportunities, ideal for people who enjoy working with others and keeping things organised.
Help bring the Bluebell Railway’s stations to life as part of a friendly volunteer team. Station Operatives help with the day-to-day running of our stations, welcoming visitors, assisting passengers, supporting train operations and helping keep the station looking its best. This is an ongoing volunteer role with plenty of variety and the opportunity to play an important part in the visitor experience.
Join the Bluebell Railway’s catering team and help provide great food and service for our visitors. Working as part of a friendly volunteer team, you could be involved in serving customers, preparing food and drinks, working in our cafés or supporting catering at special events and dining services. This is an ongoing volunteer role with opportunities to get involved across different areas of catering.
Help the Bluebell Railway deliver projects that maintain, improve and develop our railway infrastructure. Working as part of a friendly volunteer team, you’ll help plan and coordinate projects across areas such as buildings, track, stations and other railway infrastructure. This is an ongoing volunteer role, ideal for someone with project management, construction, engineering or infrastructure experience...
Help keep the Bluebell Railway’s lineside safe, tidy and well maintained as part of a friendly volunteer team. This is an ongoing volunteer role involving practical outdoor work such as cutting back vegetation, clearing overgrowth and keeping the areas alongside the railway under control. In simple terms, it’s a bit like industrial gardening — but with a railway running alongside you!
You’ll support recycling efforts, keep walkways and storage areas organised, ensure stock is clearly labelled, and work closely with the Warehouse Manager to maintain a tidy, well‑run space. No experience is needed — we provide full training, equipment, and ongoing support. All you need is enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.