Work Session Volunteer Registration

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  • Thinking of volunteering?

  • Is it your first time?

  • Wondering what is involved?

  • Not certain if you have the right skills?

  • Need help filling in the forms?

  • Need a knowledgeable person to talk to?

We understand how difficult it is to try something new and how important it is to have answers before you commit to being a volunteer. The Friends have knowledgeable, experienced volunteers who will answer your questions and address your concerns. These seasoned volunteers can help you through the registration process; explain how to fill out forms and which forms are needed; help you decide which project best fits your skills. Just send us an e-mail and we will try and help.

If you wish to speak with one of us directly, please include your phone number and the best time to call.

We will be happy to discuss any part of the volunteer program as we’ve seen and done a lot and are eager to share our experiences. Send us an e-mail and we will do our best to get back to you the same day.

Ian Kelly........... eyekelly@aol.com
Don Atkinson.......... atk3985@comcast.net

enjoy a 1st time Volunteer article!

2026 and Work Session Projects have now been Posted!

The proposed 2026 work sessions are now online and can be found here.

This list is a work-in-progress and will be updated between now and early March when registration opens.

Please note that the projects are subject to Team Leaders being available to supervise sessions.

If you have previously been a Team Leader and are willing to lead a team again this summer, let us know your availability at ian@fctsrr.org

2026 Work Session Dates
  • Session A May 18-22 Antonito
  • Session B May 25-29 Antonito
  • Session C June 15-19 Chama and Antonito
  • Session D June 22-26 Chama and Antonito
  • Session E July 27–31 Antonito
  • Session F August 3-7 Antonito
  • Session G September 21-25 Antonito

Registration will open at the beginning of March.

Looking forward to seeing you at a work session in 2026!

Don’t forget, work sessions continue in Colorado Springs in 2025 and into 2026 on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays in the month, throughout the year.

VOLUNTEER FORMS:

Registration for regular sessions will open in early March, and forms will be available then along with the option to register online. Use the following forms for other sessions.

Registration For Special Sessions – (R-2S)
Use this form for Special Sessions. - Updated 01/07/26

Registration For Session H – (R-2H)
Use this form for work outside scheduled sessions and railroad special activities. - Updated 01/07/26

Friends Safety Manual – All Volunteers must read Part 1 if volunteering for a work session (R-8) - Updated 01/07/26
Colorado Springs
Registration Instructions For COS Worksite – (R-1B)
Necessary procedures to register to volunteer at COS Worksite - Updated 01/07/26

Registration For COS Work Site – (R-2COS)
Sign up here for work at the Colorado Springs location. - Updated 01/07/26

Pikes Peak Trolley Museum Membership Application – Membership is required for all COS Work Site Volunteers (R-29). - Updated 01/07/26
SESSION VOLUNTEERS
Lodging for Alamosa, Antonito and Chama – provides details of where to stay in Chama and Antonito – hotels, motels and campgrounds, many with available discounts, just say you are with the Friends (R-9). - Updated 12/30/2024 Draft
Secretary of the Interior’s Standards – This is how we do it! Procedures for working on Historic Properties for Preservation, Rehabilitation, Restoration or Reconstruction (R-17). - Updated 01/06/2025

For the Team Leaders

Training First Time Log-In On FIDO
View the FIDO Training Video
Team Leader Access to FIDO
Training - Time Accounting System

Updated: March 23, 2023

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

In view of the possible shortage of accommodation in Chama, plans for the 2023 work sessions have changed! Sessions C & D will now be based in both Chama and Antonito. Sessions A, B, E, F and G will be based only in Antonito. Support for remote projects will still be provided from the scheduled session location.

VOLUNTEER FORMS:

2023 RESTORATION PROJECT PLAN & SCHEDULE - The schedule can be printed as a PDF in color or gray

Volunteer Handbook (R-1) – Description of the Friends Volunteer Program

Scheduled Session Registration (R-2) – Registration used for Scheduled Sessions A through G

Special Session Registration (R-2S) – ‘Outside of Sessions’ Session H; Docents Session I; Interpretations Session J & COS Work Site

Bunkcar Policy and Procedures (R-6) – Provided bunkhouse rules while in Antonito

Friends Safety Manual (R-8) – Digital manual updated December 19, 2022 volunteer need to read Part 1

Lodging for Antonito and Chama (R-9) – Provides local lodging information and discounts for members

Engraved Name Badge (R-10) – Name Badge shown on Order Form

T-shirt Order Form (R-11) – For 2023 there are two options for the Session T-shirt

Personal Safety Equipment (R-12) – Safety Equipment available at cost equipment shown with Order Form

Standards for Preservation (R-17) Secretary of Interior’s Standards – Extract of standards for Friends unitization on the National Landmark

COLORADO SPRINGS

In the meantime, work at the Colorado Springs (COS) Work Site continues on the restoration of D&RG baggage/express car 163, on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays of the month.

VOLUNTEER FORMS:

The following forms are to be used for those who would like to volunteer at the Colorado Springs (COS) Work Site

Instructions for Colorado Springs Work Site (R-1B) - Provides details of what volunteers must do to work at (COS) Work Site

Special Session Registration (R-2S) - Used to sign up for Colorado Springs (COS) Work Site

Friends Safety Manual (R-8) - Digital manual updated December 19, 2022 volunteer to read part 1

Standards for Preservation (R-17) Secretary of Interior’s Standards - Extract of standards for Friends unitization

Membership Application for PPHSRF (R-29) - Trolley Museum membership application required for Colorado Springs (COS) Work Site

Please complete the registration form R-2S (page 1 and 2), include payment by CC or check; fax, mail or e-mail the completed form to:

Friends of the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, Inc.
4421 McLeod NE, Suite F
Albuquerque, NM 87109

Phone: 505-880-1311
Fax: 505-856-7543
Email: info@cumbrestoltec.org

Training Time Accounting System

Training First Time Log-In On FIDO

FIDO For Team Leaders

View the FIDO Training Video

View Team Leader & Alternate Meeting 2-19-2023

Team Leader Access to FIDO