Come work on moving heritage
Conductors, drivers, technicians, track crew, shop, catering and organisation: the Museum Tramway runs thanks to volunteers. And for enthusiasts, there is more than trams alone: historic buses are now also part of the collection. For those buses we are looking for drivers and people who want to maintain engines.
From technical work to hospitality
Everything visitors experience during a ride starts behind the scenes. Trams and buses are maintained, services are prepared, tickets are sold, visitors are welcomed and the line is kept safe. There is room for young people, working people, retirees, practical helpers and thinkers.
Learning, working together and preserving something tangible
Guidance
You join experienced volunteers and learn how things work step by step.
Variety
No two days are the same: a running day, maintenance day or event each asks for something different.
Heritage with visible results
You immediately see what you are doing it for: vehicles that are preserved and visitors who can experience the story.
Roles
Where can you help?
Please note: some functions require the ability to understand and speak Dutch.
Technical Department
Maintenance and restoration of trams, buses, trailers and technical systems. From painting and woodwork to electrical work and engine maintenance.
- Working on historic vehicles, including buses
- Engine maintenance for people who like hands-on technical work
- Matched to your knowledge and abilities
- Guidance from experienced people
Operations
Become a conductor, tram driver, bus driver or support the operating service. You help visitors travel safely and comfortably.
- Ticket sales and information on board
- Safety and stop announcements
- Drivers wanted for the historic buses
- Progression to driver is possible
Infrastructure and track crew
Help with the railway line between Haarlemmermeerstation and Bovenkerk: maintenance, greenery work and repairs.
- Maintenance on an active museum line
- No track experience needed
- Preferably about once a month
Visitors, shop and catering
Help with welcoming visitors, ticket sales, information, souvenirs, books, coffee, lunch or support during events.
- Centrally located at Haarlemmermeerstation
- Suitable for sociable hands-on helpers
- Availability by agreement
Historic buses also need attention
The collection tells an increasingly broad story of historic public transport. We are looking for bus drivers and people who want to help with engine maintenance, technical work, documentation and the visitor story.
Above all, enthusiasm
- Willingness to learn
- Reliability and teamwork
- Attention to safety and visitors
- Availability that suits your role
- Free training courses that suit your role.
- Availability of personal protective equipment suited to your role.
- RETM membership for insurance during volunteer work.
The only financial contribution we ask for is the membership fee of €50.00 per year.
Young people under 18, retirees and benefit recipients pay €25.00 per year.
A place in the team
- Good guidance and internal training
- An informal volunteer environment
- Work that matches your knowledge and abilities
- The donor magazine for registered volunteers
- Each year a dedicated tram ride or a discount on a ride, according to the applicable arrangement
How to get started
From interest to taking part
Fill in the form
Briefly tell us who you are and which role interests you.
Meet us
We’ll discuss what fits your experience, age, time and interests.
Join in
You join a team and discover in practice what gives you energy.
Sign up
Ready to meet us?
Fill in the sign-up form for a no-obligation introductory conversation. Trying it out for a day is often possible too; mention this on the form.