If you are interested in outdoor activities, working as a team with great people, building lifelong friendships, contributing to the community and being part of living history, why not join the award-winning team of volunteers that have made Puffing Billy Railway the much-loved tourist attraction it is today.
We have six key entry-level Volunteer roles available that contribute to the enjoyment and safe running of the Railway for our local and international visitors. We offer full in-house training to teach you new skills and provide you with a valuable experience while attending each shift.
Our Puffing Billy Pathways Program will assist in identifying a role that suits you and the railway mutually, where you can discover more about the organisation and the roles available.
Volunteering with Us
Volunteering with Puffing Billy Railway offers an enjoyable and rewarding experience, with the opportunity to contribute to our visitors’ experience and the operation of the railway.
How to become a Volunteer at Puffing Billy Railway?
The first step is to read our FAQ’s to understand our expectations of our Volunteers and the application process.
You will then be required to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) which will be sent directly to our Volunteer Services Team who will be in touch with you within 5 business days to conduct a short phone interview and get to know you.
Volunteer Stories
Do you want to know what it means to be a volunteer at Puffing Billy? Here you will find stories from some of our volunteers that have been involved with the railway from anywhere between 3-65 years. Each volunteer has a different and exciting journey with the railway, and volunteering has played a major role in their lives.