Since 1987, volunteers have helped the Museum by presenting its interpretive, educational, and restoration programs. They contribute their time and talents to enrich visitors' experiences. 

Discover our volunteer opportunities and match your interests and skills with the Museum's needs. You can choose the assignment that is right for you and decide your own level of participation. The NNYCRRM provides many volunteer opportunities and is always looking for people with an interest in public service who want to contribute time to our many projects. 

People with an enthusiasm about history and an ability to communicate with the public will find a variety of assignments that will allow them to share their skills and knowledge with visitors. Our volunteers come from all walks of life; educators, college students, professionals, retirees, all who unselfishly share their skills and knowledge with visitors by helping to interpret the history of the New York Central Railroad.

Volunteer opportunities include...  

Guest Experience

• Greet visitors and interpret the history of the New York Central and the people who worked on the railroad for them. 
• Receive specialized instruction to become a docent so that you can share your enthusiasm with guests of all ages by conducting special guided tours. 
• Operate model trains. 
• Work as a crew member of the NIBCO Century Flyer amusement train. 
• Provide support for special events. 

Hands-on Restoration & Maintenance

• Help refurbish locomotives and rolling stock in the Museum's yard, as a member of the Museum's restoration crew. 
• Perform maintenance of way on the more than a mile of rail on the Museum's grounds as a member of the Museum's Gandy Dancer crew. 

Museum Collections 

• Assist curatorial staff identifying and processing the railroad history collection or conducting research on special topics. 
• Interview retired railroaders to permanently capture their colorful stories on tape for future generations.