Volunteer
With FVHRS
Join Our Amazing Team of Volunteers
Do you want to learn how to drive BCER 1225? Talk to the passengers and tell stories about ‘the good old days’ on the rails? Greet and guide passengers on board, or at the stations? We are always looking for volunteers!
We offer a comprehensive (and fun) orientation session for all of our volunteers.
Volunteers are needed on weekends during our operating season of May through to October to help with greeting guests, ticket sales, guided tours and more.
Additionally, we are always seeking volunteers with electrical, mechanical and woodworking skills to help maintain and restore the cars.
For a complete list of opportunities, see below.
Join Our Amazing Team of Volunteers
Do you want to learn how to drive BCER 1225? Talk to the passengers and tell stories about ‘the good old days’ on the rails? Greet and guide passengers on board, or at the stations? We are always looking for volunteers!
We offer a comprehensive (and fun) orientation session for all of our volunteers.
Volunteers are needed on weekends during our operating season of May through to October to help with greeting guests, ticket sales, guided tours and more.
Additionally, we are always seeking volunteers with electrical, mechanical and woodworking skills to help maintain and restore the cars.
For a complete list of opportunities, see below.
Getting Started With Volunteering
Our 2023 Volunteer Fair is on April 15th from 11am until 3pm
We accept volunteer applications throughout the year, however our Volunteer Fair is when we actively recruit our team for the upcoming season. We look forward to meeting everyone, and giving you a guided tour of the facilities – and a ride on one of our restored interurban trains!
Before filling out the application, please preview the volunteer positions on the webpage below to familiarize yourself with what we offer. If you’re not sure what you’d like to do, we will help you find an opportunity best suited to your interests and skill set.
Getting Started With Volunteering
Our 2023 Volunteer Fair is on April 15th from 11am until 3pm
We accept volunteer applications throughout the year, however our Volunteer Fair is when we actively recruit our team for the upcoming season. We look forward to meeting everyone, and giving you a guided tour of the facilities – and a ride on one of our restored interurban trains!
Before filling out the application, please preview the volunteer positions on the webpage below to familiarize yourself with what we offer. If you’re not sure what you’d like to do, we will help you find an opportunity best suited to your interests and skill set.
All ages are welcome!
We have active volunteers from 18 years of age to 80+
All ages are welcome! We have active volunteers from 18 years of age to 80+
Volunteer
Positions
Volunteer
Positions
Station Greeter
First contact with our guests is made by our greeters. Usually one at the front of the station and two in the station. These volunteers give important information to the guests concerning the station and the trains.
These volunteers really like to communicate with people and love the smiles they give and receive. First contact is so important as it leaves lasting memories. During special events the greeters might dress up in period costumes. Really a lot of fun.
Station Greeter
First contact with our guests is made by our greeters. Usually one at the front of the station and two in the station. These volunteers give important information to the guests concerning the station and the trains.
These volunteers really like to communicate with people and love the smiles they give and receive. First contact is so important as it leaves lasting memories. During special events the greeters might dress up in period costumes. Really a lot of fun.
On the Platform
Platform volunteers are responsible for getting the guests on and off the train safely.
One of the joys of this position is getting to talk and share information with the guests. We provide lots of information and material to our volunteers. Experienced volunteers are a wealth of heritage railway knowledge.
The platform volunteers work closely with the greeters to ensure the safe and timely flow of our guests.
On the Platform
Platform volunteers are responsible for getting the guests on and off the train safely.
One of the joys of this position is getting to talk and share information with the guests. We provide lots of information and material to our volunteers. Experienced volunteers are a wealth of heritage railway knowledge.
The platform volunteers work closely with the greeters to ensure the safe and timely flow of our guests.
Station Master
The Station Master is an exciting and responsible volunteer position. He/she is responsible for the operation of the station. All of the volunteers in the station report to the station master.
The Station Master wears a head set so they can talk over the intercom system to all the guests and volunteers at the station. Volunteers who are interested in this position are given extensive training which usually takes a season.
Our Station Masters are full of enthusiasm and range in age from early 20’s to late 60’s.
Station Master
The Station Master is an exciting and responsible volunteer position. He/she is responsible for the operation of the station. All of the volunteers in the station report to the station master.
The Station Master wears a head set so they can talk over the intercom system to all the guests and volunteers at the station. Volunteers who are interested in this position are given extensive training which usually takes a season.
Our Station Masters are full of enthusiasm and range in age from early 20’s to late 60’s.
Ticket Master
There are usually two Ticket Masters at the station ticket office. They exchange tickets for vouchers issued on line or they actually sell tickets to the walk in public.
Ticket Masters love meeting with public and are usually the receivers of many questions from the guests. Our Ticket Masters are well trained in receiving cash and processing debit and credit cards.
Ticket Master
There are usually two Ticket Masters at the station ticket office. They exchange tickets for vouchers issued on line or they actually sell tickets to the walk in public.
Ticket Masters love meeting with public and are usually the receivers of many questions from the guests. Our Ticket Masters are well trained in receiving cash and processing debit and credit cards.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop, ”Bill’s Corner Store” is a dynamic retail area and we require more volunteers to man it. It is well supplied and our volunteers are always making great suggestions to grow our retail offering.
We train our volunteers to handle the cash register and the credit card machines.
Gift Shop volunteers get to meet and greet a lot of our guests, and also assist with the telling of our story.
Gift Shop
Our gift shop, ”Bill’s Corner Store” is a dynamic retail area and we require more volunteers to man it. It is well supplied and our volunteers are always making great suggestions to grow our retail offering.
We train our volunteers to handle the cash register and the credit card machines.
Gift Shop volunteers get to meet and greet a lot of our guests, and also assist with the telling of our story.
Passenger Attendant
On the train, the Passenger Attendant is responsible for the safety and comfort of our guests.
Using the in car sound system the Passenger Attendant first makes sure the passengers are safe and comfortable. The Passenger Attendant will provide information pertaining to the history of the BC Electric Railway and the city of Surrey.
The Passenger Attendant is given lots of historical material but is also encouraged to bring forward their own stories. This a responsible, fun and creative volunteer position.
Passenger Attendant
On the train, the Passenger Attendant is responsible for the safety and comfort of our guests.
Using the in car sound system the Passenger Attendant first makes sure the passengers are safe and comfortable. The Passenger Attendant will provide information pertaining to the history of the BC Electric Railway and the city of Surrey.
The Passenger Attendant is given lots of historical material but is also encouraged to bring forward their own stories. This a responsible, fun and creative volunteer position.
Tour Guide
One of the most interesting volunteer positions is Tour Guide. The tour is in the Discovery Centre. The guide is supported by movies, story boards and exciting rides.
There is a Guide Captain to oversee the tours. If you like people, like history and want a hands on experience this is for you.
Tour Guide
One of the most interesting volunteer positions is Tour Guide. The tour is in the Discovery Centre. The guide is supported by movies, story boards and exciting rides.
There is a Guide Captain to oversee the tours. If you like people, like history and want a hands on experience this is for you.
Motorman / Conductor
Another one of the most interesting volunteer positions is that of Motorman / Conductor.
This is a skill position. We fully train this position right here at our Cloverdale facility. No previous experience required to go into our training program. If you like trains, I mean really like trains, this might be for you.
Motorman / Conductor
Another one of the most interesting volunteer positions is that of Motorman / Conductor.
This is a skill position. We fully train this position right here at our Cloverdale facility. No previous experience required to go into our training program. If you like trains, I mean really like trains, this might be for you.
Speeder / Track Mobile Operator
We have other equipment other than the trains. We need volunteer operators for our multiple speeders and track mobiles.
We train our volunteers in every aspect of this machinery.
If you really want to play train, this is it!
Speeder / Track Mobile Operator
We have other equipment other than the trains. We need volunteer operators for our multiple speeders and track mobiles.
We train our volunteers in every aspect of this machinery.
If you really want to play train, this is it!
Shop Hero
Through all the seasons we have our shops open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and sometimes on Saturday. And that’s where our heroes preside.
It is those people who spent 7 years and 20,000 man hours to take the wreck of Interurban 1225 and turn it into our flagship operating interurban.
We would like volunteers with any skill to become part of our barn crew. If you need teaching we provide this. Last year we had a young college student learning how to weld. Anything is possible.
Shop Hero
Through all the seasons we have our shops open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and sometimes on Saturday. And that’s where our heroes preside.
It is those people who spent 7 years and 20,000 man hours to take the wreck of Interurban 1225 and turn it into our flagship operating interurban.
We would like volunteers with any skill to become part of our barn crew. If you need teaching we provide this. Last year we had a young college student learning how to weld. Anything is possible.
Other Talent Required
We are looking for talent in many areas. We are running a Heritage Railway which will carry about 10,000 guests in a season.
Some of the areas that we need the talent are:
- Writing
- Photography
- Graphic design
- Musicians
- Singers
- Actors
- Social media expert
- Marketing
If you have a skill or desire we want you to join our team!
Other Talent Required
We are looking for talent in many areas. We are running a Heritage Railway which will carry about 10,000 guests in a season.
Some of the areas that we need the talent are:
- Writing
- Photography
- Graphic design
- Musicians
- Singers
- Actors
- Social media expert
- Marketing
If you have a skill or desire we want you to join our team!
FVHRS is 100% Volunteer-run
We are actively looking for volunteers to help support the activities and operations of the society.
You don’t need to be an engineer to get involved! Click here to learn more.
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Our Christmas experience, the Electric Express 2021, has sold out! Thank you to all who purchased tickets!
Take the Electric Express this Christmas! Get your tickets now before they sell out!
Shake the snow globe and travel back in time with the Electric Express to 1921. See the characters, hear the Christmas music, experience the stories of the Fraser Valley one hundred years ago.
Feel the magic of Christmas as we visit Father Christmas in his secret workshop. You will want to bring your whole family to enjoy our theatrical event that is sure to warm your heart and make you laugh.
This is a heritage railway theatrical experience that takes place on the train run on our 1/2-mile section of our track, with a destination visit to the secret workshop of Father Christmas. Please note the train does not run to Sullivan Station, it travels a short distance up our spur line and back to Father Christmas’s Secret Workshop. The Electric Express experience is approximately 50 minutes long.
This experience will set the scene for the start of a wonderful Christmas season.
Receive a souvenir button! Sat. Dec. 11 and Sun. Dec.12 - 4 trips each day.
All tickets must be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/fvhrs-the-electric-express-2021-tickets-192761323307
More information at www.fvhrs.org
*Masks and proof of vaccination are required.
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On the Monster Express riding by the Witches Coven!
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