Volunteer with UsHelp Preserve Railway Heritage
Join our passionate team of volunteers and help preserve Queensland's railway heritage. Whether you're interested in hands-on restoration, historical research, or community engagement, there's a place for you at Maryborough City Whistle Stop.
Volunteer Opportunities
- • Mechanical restoration work
- • Boiler and engine maintenance
- • Painting and bodywork
- • Safety system updates
- • General maintenance tasks
- • Visitor reception and tours
- • Gift shop operations
- • Educational program support
- • Event assistance
- • Customer service
- • Archive documentation
- • Locomotive history research
- • Photograph digitization
- • Story collection
- • Educational content creation
- • Restoration photography
- • Event documentation
- • Social media content
- • Video production
- • Marketing materials
- • School program delivery
- • Community event participation
- • Fundraising activities
- • Public speaking
- • Heritage advocacy
- • Financial record keeping
- • Membership management
- • Grant applications
- • Event coordination
- • Committee support
Make a Difference
Directly contribute to preserving Queensland's railway heritage for future generations
Join a Community
Meet like-minded people who share your passion for railways and history
Learn New Skills
Gain hands-on experience in restoration, research, and heritage preservation
Share Knowledge
Help educate the community about our important railway history
Getting Started
Contact us to express your interest and learn more about current opportunities.
Contact UsCome for a site visit to meet the team and see our facilities and current projects.
Begin your volunteer journey with training and mentorship from our experienced team.
Full training providedVolunteer Membership Form
Complete this form to become an official member of Maryborough City Whistle Stop Inc. and join our dedicated team of railway heritage volunteers.
• Fill out personal details and areas of interest
• Return completed form during your first visit
• Receive your volunteer induction and training
PDF format • Print and complete by hand or fill digitally
Restoration Work (change to operating times)
Museum Operations
Ready to Join Our Team?
Take the first step in becoming part of Maryborough's railway heritage preservation community.
Have questions? We'd love to hear from you and discuss how you can get involved.