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There is a varied and rewarding choice of volunteering opportunities available to members, ranging from positions on the Board of Trustees and Congress, to participation in key committees, panels, special interest groups and regional member groups.
No matter where you are on your personal journey, or what your area of interest is, there are many opportunities for you to develop new contacts, increase your knowledge, or give something back to the wider chemical engineering community.
If you are passionate about chemical, biochemical or process engineering, why not join thousands of other professionals and volunteer with us! For more information about volunteering for IChemE, contact volunteer@icheme.org.
Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding (UKU) Reviewer - Chartered Chemical Engineer
UKU reviewers (formerly known as ICP assessors) will be Chartered Chemical Engineers, hold CEng registration and experience or an interest in the academic formation of engineers. UKU reviewers assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of applicants who have not completed an exemplifying qualification and therefore play a vital role in the assessment of those wishing to become Chartered Chemical Engineer.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
Mining and Minerals Special Interest Group Committee Member
To successfully fulfil this role you must be a member of the Institution and abide by IChemE’s By-laws. This vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Primary School Outreach Opportunity
We are recruiting for dynamic volunteers looking to support ongoing IChemE engagement in primary schools for children aged four to five years. If you want to get involved with inspiring future chemical engineers, please apply.
Closing date: 30/05/2025
Professional Process Safety Engineer (PPSE) Individual Case Procedure Reviewer (IEng/CEng)
In order to successfully fulfil this role you will be a current Chartered Chemical Engineer or Professional Process Safety Engineer at Member or Fellow grade, be CEng registered and have some understanding of Higher Education as applied to chemical and process safety engineering. This vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Professional Reviewer for Chartered Membership
Professional reviewers for Chartered Chemical Engineer must be Chartered Chemical Engineers and hold CEng registration. Working in tandem with another reviewer, they assess the competence and commitment of those wishing to become Chartered Member - Chartered Chemical Engineer (with or without CEng) , which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Professional Reviewer for Professional Process Safety Engineer
Professional reviewers for Professional Process Safety Engineer will be Chartered engineers with CEng and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration, and experience equivalent to at least five years post charter.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Schools Engagement Volunteers
Are you interested in inspiring the next generation? We are recruiting volunteers who are members of IChemE at any grade to get involved in a number of volunteering opportunities aimed at engaging young people with chemical engineering.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Loss Prevention Panel Member
The Loss Prevention Panel are recruiting for a Panel member with a strong technical background in process safety and an interest in working with technical publications. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 30/05/2025
IChemE Student Ambassador - Malaysia
IChemE are recruiting for Student Ambassadors to work closely with staff to communicate the benefits of membership to student members, highlight new and existing opportunities and ensure they are getting the most from their membership and are supported through their studies. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 29/06/2025
Malaysia and Australia Awards Judge
The IChemE National Awards celebrate chemical engineering excellence. We are recruiting category Judges to review and score entries, support fellow judges and make recommendations to the Head Judge regarding winners and highly commended entries. Please apply if you would like to volunteer as a Judge.
Closing date: 07/05/2025
Particle Technology Special Interest Group Committee Chair
The Particle Technology Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Committee Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 11/05/2025
Particle Technology Special Interest Group Committee Secretary
The Particle Technology Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Secretary to support the Chair in their role and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of events, ensuring communications are prepared, recorded and distributed as required. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 11/05/2025
Thames Valley Member Group Committee Chair
The Thames Valley Member Group are recruiting for a Committee Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 08/05/2025
Thames Valley Member Group Committee Member
The Thames Valley Member Group are recruiting for new Committee Members to join them to participate in the planning and delivery of an annual programme of events supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 08/05/2025
Fluid Separation Special Interest Group Committee Chair
The Fluid Separation Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Committee Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 19/05/2025
Fluid Separation Special Interest Group Committee Member
The Fluid Separation Special Interest Group are recruiting for new Committee Members to join them to participate in the planning and delivery of an annual programme of events supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 19/05/2025
Fluid Separation Special Interest Group Committee Secretary
The Fluid Separation Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Secretary to support the Chair in their role and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of events, ensuring communications are prepared, recorded and distributed as required. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 19/05/2025
Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) Assessors
IChemE's Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) demonstrates quality assured professional practice of a company or organisation in the training and development of their staff. We are recruiting Assessors to conduct credible reviews of company training schemes submitted for accreditation. If you would like to be involved, please apply!
Closing date: 19/12/2025
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Assessor
We are recruiting for volunteer CPD Assessors who are current Chartered Chemical Engineers at Member or Fellow grade registration to help assess sampled records of CPD to ensure they meet the required standard. If you have an interest in career development and CPD and would like to be involved, please apply.
Closing date: 29/06/2025
Sustainability Special Interest Group Committee Members
IChemE are recruiting Committee members to join the Sustainability Special Interest Group. If you are an IChemE member with an interest in the application of sustainability in any sector relevant to chemical engineering and would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 01/05/2025