Caring for the many historic buildings and artefacts, three historic warships and 130 thousand people that visit us each year mean that there are plenty of different roles for volunteers to fill! The Trust is supported by 5 volunteer groups whose activities range from restoring and running the dockyard’s steam railway to carrying out historical research. For further information on volunteering with us please call 01634 823800 or click here to email us on info@chdt.org.uk|
This picture shows Kieran painting the tail blades of a Royal Naval dragonfly helicopter that is on display at The Historic Dockyard
This was formed by members of the now disbanded Thames and Medway branch of the Royal Naval Auxiliary Service (RNXS). CHDVS assists in conservation and other essential work across The Historic Dockyard site, including supporting staff during events. The group has recently opened the RNXS Museum.
This picture shows Volunteers running ‘Achilles’ at the Medway Festival of Steam & Transport.
The 'steamies' work on the restoration and running of The Historic Dockyard’s collection of steam locomotives and rolling stock. The locomotives and freight trains steam every first full weekend of the month from April until October and there is an opportunity to be trained as part of the operating crew.
Picture shows Chris computerising archival records in the Royal Dockyard Library.
These volunteers assist in the staffing of the Museum of the Royal Dockyard on a daily basis between February and October. They also construct new displays, carry out historical research and help man the Royal Dockyard Library.
Click here for further information on Chatham Dockyard Historical Society (CDHS)|
