- WE WOULDN’T EXIST WITHOUT THEM!
The whole Tourist and Heritage Rail Sector relies heavily on volunteers without whom many of the Tourist and Heritage Rail operations around the nation would not have begun let alone been able to continue and grow the way they have.
Members of AHRS ready to begin work on 6029, Dec 2007
Volunteers come from all sectors of the community, including those attracted by social responsibility issues as well as those with a particular interest in heritage transport. Management and admin skills; people skills; machinery and technical skills, building, gardening and other outdoor skills; we can find a place for you whatever your experience and abilities might be!
SO WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU? – LOTS!
Volunteer Gardeners at the heritage listed Spring Bluff Railway Station near Toowoomba Qld.
Benefits of volunteering include:
- Social interaction, new friends;
- Learning new skills or brushing up on old ones;
- Sharing your knowledge, experience and skills with younger volunteers;
- Helping non-profit groups in your community;
- Great work experience and job preparation training;
- Help to keep you fit and mentally active;
