Our development officer, Vicki, spend a lovely autumnal day volunteering at North Yorkshire Moors Railway, the only Arts Council funded museum that is also an operational railway.

She worked with the lineside crew of volunteers who help to maintain the 13 miles of grassland and vegetation which runs alongside the track. The day was spent clearing and then burning willow at a lovely spot on the line between Levisham and Goathland.

Vicki said: “I thoroughly enjoyed the day and time spent with the volunteers – without who the railway and associated museum wouldn’t be able to operate. I was guided and supported throughout the day, making me feel safe and welcomed into the gang.”

All Community First Yorkshire staff are able to take a day of employee supported volunteering each year in addition to the organisation’s annual team volunteering day. We are passionate about volunteering and the significant benefits it brings to the charities and initiatives we work with, and this is a great way to help us make a difference.