Shipley Glen Tramway
Shipley Glen Tramway is open between 12pm and 4pm every Saturday and Sunday
There are lots of different ways that you can get involved with Shipley Glen Tramway as a volunteer:
Greeters
The primary role of the greeter is to load passengers, pushchairs and wheelchairs safely onto the trams and transmit the safety instructions to the customers. Greeters operate at both the top and bottom station.
Dispatcher
The dispatcher has responsibility for the safe running of the bottom station, consulting with the driver when satisfied the bottom tram is safe to run and observing the trams and tracks during running.
Driver
As well as driving the tram from the top station, the driver has overall responsibility for the safe running of the tram, including pre-operational safety tests.
Ticket Sellers
Tickets and a few other items are sold from the bottom station. Card payments are preferred to little cash is taken. Ticket sellers check their float, sell tickets etc as required and make sure the float and till balance at the end of the day.
Shop Assistant
The shop is situated at the top station. As well as tickets, an array of sweets and other goods are sold. The basic role is the same as the ticket sellers.
Information Centre
The information centre is situated below the bottom station. The role is to supervise members of the public who visit. Children's activities are often provided, especially on notable occasions.
Maintenance
The maintenance team meets every Tuesday morning (weather permitting) and conducts all aspects of maintenance, which don't require specialist input, on the tracks and trams, and in the stations and information centre. Many skills and expertise sets are welcome.
Gardener
We have a small garden area at the top station, and troughs and tubs at both stations. These require planting and replanting, weeding and tidying. These tasks can be carried out at times to suit the volunteer.
Housekeeper
The role of the housekeeper is to keep the stations clean and tidy, including the toilets and kitchen and to audit and order supplies. These tasks can be carried out at times to suit the volunteer.
Social Media
This is a new role. We have Facebook and X accounts which require an administrator. These tasks can be carried out at times to suit the volunteer.
Contact details
If you are interested and would like to know more, please ring 01274 589010 or email: info@shipleyglentramway.co.uk
or visit the Facebook page or website: https://www.shipleyglentramway.co.uk/