The Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum welcomes anyone interested in volunteering for our museum. We have LOTS of different things to do for any skill level or skill set. And you don't have to get dirty to contribute!

• No special skills are required
• Plan on learning something new every time you come out
• You do not need to supply your own tools. We have tools in both locations, but you are welcome to use your own if you wish.
• You are going to get DIRTY! If you planning to do maintenance or restoration, old clothes are a must.
• Bring work gloves, safety glasses, and a hard hat if you have it since they are required in some areas and for some jobs at the museum. If you don't have one or all of these or forget yours, we have extras and the museum can loan you something for the day. Ear protection in the form of ear plugs is available from the museum at both locations.
• While not required, steel toe safety shoes/boots are preferred for people working around the museum and the passenger cars.
• Plan on having FUN! Work sessions are not all work! The R&GV Railroad Museum is an OPERATING railroad museum with both operating railroad and heavy construction equipment. With proper training, your participation in the operation of our equipment is welcomed.

As a chapter of the National Railway Historical Society, we encourage all of our volunteers to join the Rochester Chapter and the NRHS. However, we welcome anyone interested to come on out and give things a try before you join!

Interested volunteers are welcome to come out during one of our regularly scheduled work sessions or contact us to talk over how you might want to help.