Volunteering

Members of the Friends of the Santa Maria Valley Railroadhave a unique opportunity to participate in rail activities sponsored by the Santa Maria Valley Railroad such as, Open House at the Depot, Speeder Events, Dinner Train Excursions and Rail Fest at the SMVRR. Volunteering at these events can be interesting, educational, and very enjoyable! To that end, we have established a volunteer program that will allow a potential volunteer to acquire the necessary training and knowledge to be an effective, knowledgeable and SAFE volunteer. This will not only enhance the experience of the guests of the particular rail event, but will also help insure a safe and pleasurable experience for the volunteer!

General Handbook (PDF)

Schedule

May 1, 2010

Caboose 210 gets a bath. More…

April 10, 2010

MOW Speeder Run. More…

April 3, 2010

Caboose #210 floor is repaired. More…

February 20, 2010

Work Day on Caboose #210. More…

January 9, 2010

Work Day on Caboose #210. More…

December 12, 2009

Work Day on Caboose #210. More…

November 14, 2009

MOW Speeders visit the SMVRR. More…

October 28, 2009

Supported the SPH&TS tour of the SMVRR. More…

October 8-12, 2009

Supported activities of the Central Coast Railroad Festival. CCRRF web site.

August 29, 2009

Work Day - Signal at Betteravia Junction. More…

August 15, 2009

Work Day - Prepping for tonight's Freight Customer Excursion Special. More…

June 27, 2009

Special Work Day - Weed Abatement. 9am safety and job briefing. More…

April 11, 2009

Work Day. More…

April 4, 2009

Speeder Run on the SMVRR. More…

March 14, 2009

Work Day. More…

December 6, 2008

Santa Claus Train. More…

November 1-2, 2008

Speeder Run on the SMVRR. More…

October 25, 2008

Track and flangeway cleaning in Betteravia. More…

September 30, 2008

Move from downtown yard is complete. More…

September 13, 2008

Friends pack up the Blacksmith Shop. More…

August 16, 2008

The Presidents visit the Goleta Railroad Museum. More…

May 10, 2008

Friends helped at the Pacific Coast Roundup. More…

April 12, 2008

Friends crewed the Officers Special. More…

April 5, 2008

Friends work the Speeder Run. More…

March 15, 2008

First general training session. More…