Do you have what it takes to be Santa’s helper?
Do you want to serve hot cocoa on a moving train?
Do you BELIEVE?
Come one! Come all! It is Polar Express time.
If you have volunteered in the past we are hoping that you will once again hop on board with us and join in on all the fun. If you have not helped out before, please feel free to join us this year.
We always need Conductors, Chefs (no worries, there is no cooking involved), elves, and Jolly People.
The trains will depart on December 13th and 14th, 2025
Conductors (Ages 18+) – We will provide hats, mustaches (if you haven’t grown your own), ticket punchers, and bow ties. Conductors will also need to wear a black suit-type jacket. Wear comfortable shoes. The conductors go through their cars, punching the tickets, passing out the candy, and most importantly – YOU ARE TO HAVE FUN!
Jolly People (Ages 11+) – Jolly People will be inside the station to help bring holiday cheer and guide riders to their train cars. Jolly People under the age of 18 can wear festive pajamas and robes just like the movie! Adults MUST wear a red top and black pants. We will feed Jolly People. A great Community Service opportunity for students!
Chefs (Ages 15+) – You are asked to wear a white shirt and black pants. We will provide the hats and aprons to transform you into a Polar Express chef. You will serve the hot cocoa, clean up their cars after each ride, and help the readers show pictures, as the story is being read, and most importantly – YOU ARE TO HAVE FUN!
North Pole Elves (Ages 11+) – Volunteers for the North Pole are asked to dress in red or green (please dress warmly as the North Pole can be chilly this time of year!) Each elf will be provided with a tunic, hat, and boots (provided) to transform them into one of Santa’s elves fully! Elves will be located at the North Pole (Train Station in Norwich, VT). The volunteer elves at the North Pole are tasked with creating a magical and memorable experience for all passengers on the Polar Express. A great Community Service opportunity for students!
We invite you to share this info with your family, friends, and co-workers. We are looking forward to seeing every one of you again this year as we head off to the North Pole.
All volunteers will be required to attend a one (1) hour training session. **All training will take place at the Welcome Center in downtown White River.**
Those interested in volunteering, please sign up here:
For volunteer opportunity questions, contact us at: polarexpress.info@yahoo.com