Bodmin & Wenford Railway - Volunteers

Volunteering at the Bodmin & Wenford Railway

Have you always wanted to get hands on at a heritage railway? Do you love talking to the public about your passions? Would you like to be part of a friendly team who work together to make a difference?

The Roles Available

Click the role to view the job description to see if you would be suitable and find out more.

Fireman

Guard

Signalman

Station Staff

Shop and Booking Office Staff

Catering Staff

Workshops Fitters

Track Gang/P-Way

Signal & Telegraph Technician

Coach Cleaning Team

Here at the BWR, our volunteers receive a number of additional benefits, including:

Free travel on all service trains
Discounts on special trains and our dining train
15% discount on the majority of items sold in the Gift Shop
Free tea and coffee from the Cornish Rail Coffee Co. at Bodmin General
Travel concessions on several other heritage railways
The opportunity to purchase a Heritage Railway Association Inter-Rail Pass
Invitations to staff/volunteer events

How to join

There are always vacancies and new volunteers are warmly welcomed to the friendly team who keep the Railway’s wheels turning.

Simply fill in the application form to Volunteer, and we will be in touch to welcome you to the team.

If you have any questions please contact our volunteer co-ordinator Terry Newton: Email enquiries@bodminrailway.co.uk or telephone 01208 73555.

Find out more and join here