About
We're bringing heritage trains back to Sharpness, to tell the story of its railway, docks and people by creating a working museum that enriches the local community and beyond.
Our heritage centre at ...
Engineering and carpentry volunteer
Contact person
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Summary
The Vale of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust (VOBRCT) needs volunteers towork in its fully equipped machine shop and carpentry workshop.
Detailed description
The Vale of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust (VOBRCT) needs volunteers to work in its fully equipped machine shop and carpentry workshop. If you have previously worked in these areas this is a great opportunity to refresh and reuse your skills. We are repairing engines - mainly metal-work and rolling stock - which involves both metal-work and carpentry. We also manufacture items for sale in our shop and for external customers.
Ideally, volunteers will be experienced carpenters or metal-workers. You will be handling the full range of relevant tools - eg lathes, saws, angle grinders, milling machines etc. You will be able to bring your own design skills to bear on the repair/ conservation issues that arise when repairing historic railway artefacts.
The Shed is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays
About Vale of Berkeley Railway Charitable Trust
Our heritage centre at Oldminster Sidings, next to Sharpness Docks, is much more than a base for our trains. It’s where volunteers of all ages, backgrounds and abilities come together to share skills, companionship and a great team spirit. Embedded in the heart of the community, we enjoy the encouragement of our MP, councillors, and local organisations and businesses.
With regular working days on site plus plenty of opportunities for volunteers to contribute from home, we offer you the chance to progress and shape our exciting project.