Volunteers required

We will post a list of some specific requirements we have for volunteers.  This page will be updated when urgent posts become available.  If you are looking to volunteer generally on the railway in a specific department, please click here to go to the Volunteer pages.

Volunteer Champion – Posted 18th March 2011

This post will drive forward the recruitment, motivation and retention of Volunteers to underpin the financial viability of the North York Moors Railway. Reporting jointly to the North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust Board and the NYMR General Manager the successful applicant will also work closely with the Volunteer Liaison Officer in delivering the Railway’s objectives for a committed, well-motivated and expanding team of volunteers.

To download the job description, please click here

Fibre termination

The S&T department has lots of exciting projects on the go at the railway and we are looking for someone that has experience terminating and jointing fibre connections.  Also, someone that has the equipment to joint and terminate would be preferable.  If you feel you have the correct skills and equipment, and would be happy to help us out, please email paul.taylor@nymr.co.uk for more information.

Timetable distribution

Volunteers are needed to distribute our summer timetables in the local area around the Railway. Please contact Iris Woodhead on 01751 473799, extension 233, or by emailing iris.woodhead@nymr.co.uk.

Events Co-ordinator

A volunteer is needed who will take an overview of our Events programme, develop existing events in association with the nominate Events Co-ordinators and Station Groups, and develop new events appropriate to the Railway.

Please contact Phil Bustard on 01751 473799, extension 249, or by emailing phil.bustard@nymr.co.uk.

Fund Raising

We are looking to establish a dedicated team of volunteers to take forward fund raising projects such as our Bridge and Wheels Appeal. Please contact Trust Secretary Brian Draper by emailing bryan.draper@nymr.co.uk.

Customer Services

The Customer Service team provide an essential role to our passengers and customers, and are generally the first port of call for people who want to find out more about the railway. We have two offices; the Enquiries Office is situated on Pickering Station and provides information to passengers and customers, both face to face and on the phone; the Telesales Office concentrates on bookings for our Pullman Dining Services, Holiday Accommodation, Groups, Footplate Experiences and Special Events. We are looking for volunteers to assist in both roles – if you enjoy communicating with people and are computer literate (telesales role only), then please do not hesitate to get in touch with us! NB Volunteers are needed from March through to the end of October, please get in touch in teh New Year. Email denise.hattersley@nymr.co.uk or call Denise on 01751 472508, ext 244.