Head of Steam – Darlington Railway Museum is looking for volunteers to help with a special Digital Station project.
Digital Station aims to find out more about the people who worked on the railway, through recording information found on staff records and other items in the collection.
We’re looking for volunteers to help transcribe and document the museum’s collection of railway staff accident reports, creating a database which will then be made available to the public for research.
There may also be opportunities for further research on individual’s mentioned in the accident reports, and to share their stories through writing blog posts for the museum’s website.
All volunteering will be carried out remotely, so can be done at a time and place that suits you, with no minimum time commitment required. There’s no previous railway experience or knowledge necessary – just enthusiasm!
Natasha Anson, digital volunteer coordinator at the museum, said:
“We’re really excited to be able to offer opportunities for people to volunteer remotely with us. There are some fascinating stories within the records and we look forward to sharing some of those that are uncovered.”
For more information or to register your interest please visit https://www.head-of-steam.co.uk/get-involved/volunteering/ or contact Natasha Anson by email at natasha.anson@darlington.gov.uk