The Boothbay Railway Village is planning for its most extravagant Ghost Train event ever and needs volunteers to help haunt the Village. If you have creativity, a flair for drama or simply a passion for Halloween, this short volunteer commitment is perfect for you. There are several ways to help.

Volunteers are needed to help work with Chief Ghoul David Blackman to transform Freeport Station, the passenger cars and other areas of the Village into a haunted Halloween masterpiece. Work will take place during weekdays from October 21-25.

Most importantly, volunteers are needed on the nights of Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26 from 5 to 8 p.m. Most will dress up in wildly creative costumes from zombies to swamp monsters and put on skits either along the train route or the hayride route. Costumes and make-up can be provided or helpers are welcome to create their own and arrive already in character.

A new aspect of the Ghost Train will be ghastly games and activities in the enchanted Town Hall. Although volunteers helping in this area are encouraged to come in costume they need not be quite as theatrical.

Volunteers (ages 16-114 or older if you are a vampire, of course) are welcome to sign-up to help with one or both nights in any of the areas outlined. The Village is also interested in hearing from anyone who would like to donate gently-used, adult-sized costumes and Halloween decorations.

Contact the Margaret Hoffman at the Boothbay Railway Village for more information or to sign up to volunteer at 207-633-4727, or by email margaret@railwayvillage.org.

The Boothbay Railway Village, a nonprofit museum, is located at 586 Wiscasset Road, Route 27 in Boothbay.