Cheshire-based charity Railway Children is recruiting volunteers to help with events and fundraising in the steam, heritage and rail industry.
The charity has recently formed the Railway Children Rail Network to raise awareness of the dangers facing homeless children around the world, many of whom end up living on the railways.
Railway Children support children living alone and at risk on the streets, and volunteers are crucial in helping to support vulnerable children and young people in the UK, India and East Africa.
Former Manchester Councillor Keith Whitmore, the network’s volunteer coordinator, said: “I am very much looking forward to taking on this important role. It combines my interest both in railways and in making life more tolerable for vulnerable youngsters who need help.
“I will be looking for more volunteers – especially from the heritage railway movement – to support this important work, attending events to fundraise for this special railway charity.”
Mr Whitmore has been elected as Honorary Alderman of Manchester City Council for long service and is responsible for the activities of the network.
He is a keen railway enthusiast and is a former recent chairman of Greater Manchester Integrated Transport Authority.
Last year, he was elected as the first ever chairman of the newly-created transport for Greater Manchester Committee and is also the membership secretary of the Bahamas Locomotive Society.
If you are interested in joining the group and volunteering your time, please email Keith Whitmore at [email protected].
