Join Our Community

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

High Demand
Locomotive Restoration
Work hands-on restoring Locomotive #299 and maintaining Mary Ann
  • • Mechanical restoration work
  • • Boiler and engine maintenance
  • • Painting and bodywork
  • • Safety system updates
  • • General maintenance tasks
Wednesday • 8am to 12noon
Social
Museum Operations
Help visitors discover our railway collection and history
  • • Visitor reception and tours
  • • Gift shop operations
  • • Educational program support
  • • Event assistance
  • • Customer service
Mon-Thu • 3-4 hours
Research
Historical Research
Uncover and document Queensland's railway heritage
  • • Archive documentation
  • • Locomotive history research
  • • Photograph digitization
  • • Story collection
  • • Educational content creation
Flexible hours
Creative
Photography & Media
Document our restoration progress and museum activities
  • • Restoration photography
  • • Event documentation
  • • Social media content
  • • Video production
  • • Marketing materials
Event-based
Outreach
Community Engagement
Connect with the community and promote railway heritage
  • • School program delivery
  • • Community event participation
  • • Fundraising activities
  • • Public speaking
  • • Heritage advocacy
Event-based
Support
Administration
Support our organization with essential behind-the-scenes work
  • • Financial record keeping
  • • Membership management
  • • Grant applications
  • • Event coordination
  • • Committee support
Flexible hours
Why Volunteer with Us?
Discover the rewards of preserving Queensland's railway heritage

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

1
Get in Touch

Contact us to express your interest and learn more about current opportunities.

Contact Us
2
Visit Us

Come for a site visit to meet the team and see our facilities and current projects.

194 Lennox Street, Maryborough
Weekends 9am-4pm
3
Start Contributing

Begin your volunteer journey with training and mentorship from our experienced team.

Full training provided
Download and complete our membership form to officially join our volunteer team

Volunteer 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

Download Membership Form

PDF format • Print and complete by hand or fill digitally

Volunteer Schedule
Join us during these regular volunteer sessions for Mary Ann Staff (engine light up to at Goods Shed to end of days operations) Volunteer Station Staff can join us at Macalister St between 9am to 12 noon

Restoration Work (change to operating times)

Saturdays7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
2nd Thursday (Market Day)7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Last Sunday of Month7:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Museum Operations

Monday - Thursday9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Special EventsAs scheduled can include longer or rostered hours

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.