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Be a Volunteer at Iron Horse Park.

Much of the work we do at Iron Horse Park can be classified into two groups. One group relates to ongoing operations, while the other relates to special projects. Much of the operations related projects require lots of effort and is where most volunteers can participate.

Activities include but are not limited to:

Mowing the vast amount of lawns using both ride on and push mowers,
Weed control using "Weed Wackers", scythes, or just plain digging and pulling,
Station maintenance, cleaning, and organization, especially when Birthday Parties are happening,
Set up and Take down during run days,
Platform management and "crowd control",
End of Train conductors to help with public safety,
...and so much more

Special projects come and go rapidly and are usually accomplished by full time members. However there are times where we sure could use a hand with many related tasks.

Participating in Supertrain, Casinos, and other events driven by Airdrie and the overall community,
Design, construction, and installation of track signals,
Construction of riding cars and Track,
Maintenance of our 2 electric locomotives,
Completion of the station and our new "car barn",
..and, again, so much more

Tree planting is just one of the tasks we need help with.

Principles and Ground Rules for Volunteers at Ironhorse Park.

AMES Appreciates and is very thankful for any and all effort you provide.
SAFETY is our first Priority. Always work safely. Speak to your lead if you have ANY concern whatsoever.
Your schedule is very important to us. Please keep us informed as to how much time you are available for. If not known, stay as long as you want to. DO NOT feel guilty if you have to leave earlier than planned. Just keep us informed so that we know to look out for you when you are around. Check in with one of us (your lead) when leaving, just so we know.
Tell us how your day went. Are you willing to come back to do this again? If not, how could we have made your day more rewarding or worthwhile?

One of our newest volunteers helping with morning operations set up.

To volunteer for any of the many tasks needing to be done, send an email to volunteer@ironhorsepark.net
or contact anyone on our Contact Page.