V&A East: Get involved

We've been working with local east London communities to help shape how the objects in the museum are displayed, and what stories we tell about them. Through creative workshops and oral history programmes, you can have your voice heard and respond creatively to objects and exhibitions in the museum. We always feature opportunities to collaborate on our blog, V&A East Instagram, and our email newsletters.

We are currently looking for participants to join a series of dynamic dance workshops with Kathak specialist and choreographer Shyam Dattani. The workshops – taking place in February and March 2025 – will explore the history of the Agra Colonnade and result in a documentary film to be displayed in V&A East Storehouse. Find out more and sign up at the link below:

V&A East will bring over 70 new permanent roles across Museum and Storehouse, from Front of House to Creative Studio Managers, Collections Access Managers and Volunteer Coordinators. Roles will include part time and flexible working options. We are committed to empowering young people and opening pathways into the creative industries, and are always adding to our bank of advice on how to get a job in the creative industries.

Visit our vacancies page to see current roles. Find out more about the ethos behind our recruitment, and how we are embedded in our local boroughs on our blog.

Your Collection: V&A East in Schools is a V&A East community engagement programme initiated by our director, Gus Casely-Hayford. We have already taken objects reflecting the diverse heritages of east London into more than 50 local schools and universities across east London, giving young people access to the museum like never before.

We offer Teachers’ CPD sessions for local teachers to meet the Learning team hear about opportunities and host a twice-yearly Teachers Retreat for teachers to join us and create.

Find out more about the programme and how your school can get involved on our blog.

The Youth Collective focus on broadening access for young audiences in museums, and play a key role in shaping decisions in the making of V&A East. During this 6-month paid opportunity for east Londoners aged between 16 and 25, you'll work closely with the V&A East engagement team, curatorial team and artists and makers. On our blog, you'll find stories and updates from the V&A East Youth Collective past and present.