What is the NVR Youth Group?
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE CURRENTLY UNABLE TO TAKE ANY FURTHER APPLICATIONS AS OUR WAITING LIST IS FULL. WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
The NVR Youth Group consists of 14-18-year olds who volunteer at the Nene Valley Railway, usually at Overton station, supported by dedicated and DBS-checked youth group leaders and the management of Nene Valley Railway.
Our members are proud of their achievements - check out what our Youth Group say about the benefits of being part of this group.
By joining the NVR Youth Group, you can meet like-minded individuals and get practical experience of real-life scenarios which will benefit your CV and give you valuable experience for future careers, particularly in the railway and engineering sectors. Also, you can spend time doing the things you enjoy, whether that involves railway operations, engineering or serving customers. You will also have opportunities to visit other railways and meet their youth groups.
We are very pleased to have received funding of £24,000 from London North Eastern Railways to improve facilities, make them accessible and increase the number of opportunities available.
Safety is our number one priority, with robust safeguarding systems in place, to ensure a safe but enjoyable environment.
The Youth Group also offers a selection of practical opportunities: working in the yard at Overton and learning basic practical skills under the supervision of a youth group leader.
Our aim is for all opportunities to be available to anyone from any background, as we strive to increase the facilities for the less able.
Gaining experience
As you progress through the Youth Group, starting from 14 years of age, you will be able to take on more responsibilities and be involved in more complex projects. Here you can have a unique opportunity to gain practical skills.
These jobs may involve being in charge of a small group, either in the day-to-day operation of the station or an engineering team.
In the station you will be handling money, serving customers, writing tickets and assisting passengers.
You may also be taking leadership roles in the railway's events, including the Travelling Post Office and our very popular Santa events. The Youth Group plays a major role in these events, gaining extensive experience in the catering and hospitality industry in the process. The NVR Youth Group has a wide range of professional machinery and equipment which will help you develop skills and techniques.These are practical skills that will further your education in a way that schools and colleges struggle to achieve. Examples of jobs like this are welding, angle grinding, fabrication, carpentry, upholstery, and generally restoring historical railway and road vehicles. This will give you greater opportunities in life with the knowledge you have acquired.
The group also caters for school and college groups, for example Oundle School and Peterborough Regional College. It is also possible for Duke of Edinburgh award schemes to be completed at the railway.
Overall, being in the NVR Youth Group is a hugely rewarding and fun experience. If you have any questions or would just like to know more about the group, please email youth@nvr.org.uk.
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