How to Get Involved

Four Great Ways to Make a Difference!

1: VOLUNTEER

Our volunteers are the backbone of our organization and make everything we do possible. If you are interested in volunteering to help staff our annual toy collection trains (either aboard the train or as part of our ground crew), please email us at info@operationtoytrain.org.

Our train is not a “train ride” and typically is not open to anyone under 18 years old. All on-board volunteers are expected to work all day in any and all weather collections to lift, sort, count, and pack, every single one of the thousands of toys that get donated to our cause in a given day. Note that all volunteers working on or around our railroad equipment are required to be TOYX members for insurance purposes.

If you’re within driving distance, we also welcome new volunteers year-round at our Erie Turntable facility in Port Jervis, New York, where we restore and maintain the railroad equipment that is used for our annual toy collection trains.

2: DONATE TOYS

View our train schedule to see where you can meet the train and drop off new toys (no wrapping paper, please!). Or, if you can’t make it to one of our stops, visit a local business with a drop-off box ahead of time, and they’ll bring your donation to our train.

3: DONATE FUNDS

If you wish to make a financial donation, TOYX, Inc. d/b/a Operation Toy Train is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and your donations are tax-deductible. Donations at any price (even $5) are greatly appreciated, and you can even click here to donate online! Alternately, we can accept checks made out to “Operation Toy Train” and mailed to the following address:

Operation Toy Train
146 Hillside Drive
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328

4: BECOME A MEMBER

If you want to get involved further, consider becoming a member! Your membership dollars support the maintenance and operations of our annual trains. Click here to learn more!