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Volunteer with Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Make a difference. Support preservation. Be part of the railroad.

TVRM volunteers play a vital role in welcoming guests, supporting special events, and helping preserve our historic rail equipment. Whether you enjoy working with people or contributing behind the scenes, volunteering offers a meaningful way to support one of the region’s most distinctive cultural attractions. Please note: Active TVRM membership is required to volunteer. Membership directly supports preservation efforts and unlocks volunteer privileges.

Volunteer with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum

Help preserve living railroading heritage while enjoying unique behind-the-scenes experiences you won’t find anywhere else. TVRM volunteers play a vital role in welcoming guests, supporting special events, and caring for our historic rail equipment.

Whether you enjoy working with people, sharing stories, or lending a hand behind the scenes, volunteering at TVRM offers meaningful ways to get involved—while supporting one of the region’s most distinctive cultural attractions.

Volunteer Requirement

TVRM volunteers must be active museum members. Membership directly supports preservation efforts and provides access to volunteer privileges.

👉 Not a member yet? Become a member online in just a few minutes to get started.

Volunteer Benefits

  • 🚆 Complimentary rides on the Missionary Ridge Local*
  • 🎟️ Discounted guest tickets on select experiences
  • 🛠️ Hands-on opportunities assisting with restoration and operations
  • 📰 Quarterly Smoke & Cinders newsletter
  • 🛍️ 10% discount at the Grand Junction Gift Shop
  • ❤️ The satisfaction of helping preserve railroad heritage for future generations

*Space-available basis. Membership card required at check-in.

What Happens Next?

  1. Submit your volunteer application below
  2. Our team reviews your information and availability
  3. You’ll be contacted with next steps, training details, or orientation opportunities
Online Volunteer Application

Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum. Please complete the application below and our volunteer coordinator will follow up with you regarding opportunities, training, and next steps.

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Personal Information

Date of Application*
Name*
Address*
Volunteer Preferences (Check All That Apply)*
Are you a U.S. Citizen?*
Are you over 18 years of age?*
Have you been convicted of a felony?*

Previous/Current Work or Volunteer Experience:

Note: Due to the historic nature, the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s railroad equipment is not ADA compliant. Safety for our guest and our employees is TVRM’s first priority. Volunteers at TVRM must adhere to TVRM’s stringent safety rules and culture, and must demonstrate the ability to think and act quickly in the best interest of guest and employee safety. TVRM may remove volunteers from service who demonstrate a lack of willingness or ability to support and advance our safety culture.
Address
Address
Have you ever been disciplined, suspended, or discharged from previous employment or volunteer work?*

Acknowledgement

If volunteering, I will honor all Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum (TVRM) volunteer policies and guidelines. I will be dependable and present during my assigned volunteer duties and times. I hereby authorize present and former employers, associates, schools, law enforcement agencies, military organizations, and/or other persons and organizations to provide TVRM with any information which may aid in determining my suitability for volunteer duties. I release those individuals and/or organizations contacted from all liability whatsoever for issuing the requested information, and hereby waive for right to receive written notice on any such information provided. I also hereby release TVRM, its affiliates, and employees from any and all liability and damages for requesting, releasing, and using information concerning me, my work, and performance record. The answers given on this volunteer application are in all respects true, complete, and accurate. I understand any false statements made, or upon discovery of such false statements or omissions, may result in my being removed from duties and museum premises. I agree to hold harmless TVRM and its employees, volunteers, and/or representatives for all damages, claims, losses, or other liability due to personal injury or death or damage to property. I further acknowledge that I will assume responsibility for any damages I cause to any TVRM buildings, property, and facilities or the same of any visitor, representative, employee, and/or volunteer to the museum.
Consent*
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