Volunteer with The Gurkha Museum Trust

Volunteer and be part of something meaningful with The Gurkha Museum Trust. Join us in our mission to preserve, protect and promote 210 years of rich Gurkha history and culture.

We are looking for passionate volunteers who are eager to share in the legacy of military history and give back through our heritage charity.

As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to engage in various meaningful activities. You will play a vital role in delivering educational programs, supporting the front of the house, and assisting with collections and research. The roles can be interchangeable and flexible, or you can specialise to best suit your skillset and interests.

Whether you are available on week days, evenings, weekends, or just a few hours each month, we offer the flexibility to accommodate your dedication.

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about the British Army’s Gurkhas, their history and their culture, and are eager to make a meaningful impact.

There are three areas you could support:

Education : You will assist in delivering educational programs that will connect the stories and history of the Gurkhas to audiences of all ages – including youth groups, schools, community groups, and military units.

Front of house : Your role may also involve front of the house or the Museum shop, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience all Museum visitors.

Collection : Additionally, you may have the chance to assist with collections and research, helping to preserve artifacts and documents that tells the over 210-year-old story of the Gurkhas.

What are we looking for:

• Individuals eager to learn more about and promote Gurkha history and culture to diverse audiences of all ages.

• Can take on the vital mission of advocating diversity and inclusion within our audience, recognising that our veterans and the Nepali community are vital pillars of our community.

• Can take on the vital mission of advocating diversity and inclusion within our audience, recognising that our veterans and the Nepali community are vital pillars of our community.

• Can take on the vital mission of advocating diversity and inclusion within our audience, recognising that our veterans and the Nepali community are vital pillars of our community.

Roles Include

Outreach and Education

You will play a crucial role in delivering educational and engaging activities to a diverse range of audiences, including veterans, the Nepali community, families and school children.

To register your interest, please fill out the form below :

Front of House

You will manage the shop, selling souvenirs, books, and other items, while also dealing with a variety of customer and public enquires and communicating any issues to the staff as needed.

To register your interest, please fill out the form below :

Collection

You will assist with the documenting, cataloguing, and development of our museum archives to ensure that they are kept to the greatest standards. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who is eager to gain practical experience in heritage and archives setting.

To register your interest, please fill out the form below :

Our current situation

Since the opening of the Museum on its current site in 1990, there have been many changes to the Brigade of Gurkhas, to Nepal and the nature of conflicts in which Gurkhas have served.  Technological and societal changes mean heritage can be, and ought to be, made more accessible.  Constrained by the current layout and resources, the Museum has been unable to adapt appropriately to reflect and leverage these seismic changes.  

Our future  

Project Kaida will transform the Museum’s offering to celebrate the contributions of the Gurkhas to Britain yesterday, today and into the future. 

  • In 2025, the Museum galleries will be completely renovated to ensure the Museum becomes a global must-visit destination. 
  • In 2023, the library was remodelled into an international research and education centre. 
  • The archives are in the process of being digitised to transform the access and research potential of their contents. 
  • 2025 will see the start of our three-year funded innovative outreach and education programme.  

As part of the outreach and engagement programme we are recruiting a team of volunteers to assist us in the delivery of the programme.  

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