Volunteers play a vital role in the success of the Steam Railroading Institute by dedicating time and an incredible amount of energy to preserve and operate steam-era locomotives and equipment. We are pleased to invite you to join our volunteer program to share your talents to further actualize our heritage of steam railroading. In addition to finding community, friendship, and learning the skills that built our nation, our volunteer incentive program enables us to offer complementary tickets to ride our excursions.

Since our grassroots beginning in 1969, we have maintained a remarkable crew of volunteers, and we would not be where we are today without them. With the exception of a few staff members, everyone else that you will see operating trains and working at SRI are volunteers.

To join, please click the link below. Once you have completed the application questions and a background check has been completed by staff, you will be able to sign up for any open opportunities. If you are new to volunteering with SRI, follow the link and click the ‘Sign Up for this Organization‘ button and follow the steps detailed. Thank you for your interest is supporting the Steam Railroading Institute in our mission to preserve and promote the heritage of steam railroading in the Great Lakes region.