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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.
Member communities
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: 28/02/2026
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: 28/02/2026
IChemE are recruiting for Student Ambassadors in New Zealand 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: 28/02/2026
The Midlands Member Group are recruiting for additional committee members 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: 31/01/2026
The Central Scotland Member Group are recruiting for a Secretary to support the Chair and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of events. If you have strong communication skills and would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 13/02/2026
The Central Scotland Member Group are recruiting for additional committee members 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: 13/02/2026
The Central Scotland Member Group are recruiting for a Committee Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy and support a commmittee of active volunteers. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 13/02/2026
The Netherlands Member Group are recruiting for additional committee members 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: 28/02/2026
Professional standards
The Standards Subcommittee are responsible for overseeing the correct application of standards to all professionally qualified grades of membership and registrations and are recruiting for an additional member. You will need to be an experienced reviewer with prior experience of IChemE assessments and a Fellow or Chartered Member with CEng registration. If you would like to volunteer in this varied and interesting role, please apply!
Closing date: 13/03/2026
We are recruiting for two additional members to join the Underpinning Knowledge and Understanding (UKU) Panel. This role is open to CEng registrants, either Chartered Chemical Engineers or Professional Process Safety Engineers, who are Chartered Members or Fellows of IChemE. Ideally you will be an experienced UKU Reviewer. If this is of interest to you, please apply following the instructions outlined in the role descriptor.
Closing date: 28/02/2026
We are recruiting for an additional member of the Membership and Qualifications Committee to represent Early Career members; ideally the applicant will be an Associate Member, with an interest in professionally qualified membership and registration. If this is of interest to you, please apply following the instructions outlined in the role descriptor.
Closing date: 28/02/2026
We are recruiting volunteer CPD Reviewers who are current Chartered Chemical Engineers or Professional Process Safety Engineers at Member or Fellow grade to help assess sampled records of CPD to ensure they meet the required standard. If you have an interest in and knowledge of career development and CPD and would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/01/2026
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
UKU reviewers (formerly known as ICP assessors) will have 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 Professional Process Safety Engineers.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Governance
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Education outreach
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: 31/12/2025
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.
We currently have opportunities for volunteers to take part in School Challenge Days in certain locations.
Express your interest in volunteering for DiscoverChemEngLIVE school challenge days for students in Year 8 (S1/S2 Scotland) in UK schools to help them explore chemical engineering through an interactive activity day. Starting in Spring term 2026.
Up to 36 school students, working in teams of 6, are given the opportunity to build essential employability skills and explore the careers and skills used in chemical engineering. The workshops are available for mainstream, state-funded secondary schools schools within Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Publications
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Other roles
Get involved at the heart of your institution!
In line with Engineering Council requirements, we would like a small team of members to undertake a number of independent scheduled audits on IChemE processes.
We are seeking volunteers to join this team – in particular, those who have experience in auditing and management systems. This is a great opportunity to ensure standards are maintained and the continuous improvement of the member experience.
You would be required to spend 2-3 separate days at IChemE offices in Rugby as well as some preparatory and follow-up work. Travel and accommodation costs would be covered where required. We have 3 scheduled audits to complete before end of December so we would welcome interest from members with availability during this time.
For an informal discussion please contact volunteer@icheme.org or click “Apply now” and complete the short form to register your interest.
Closing date: 28/02/2026
The Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is the charity that helps engineers respond to difficult changes in their circumstances. We are recruiting volunteer Ambassadors to help raise awareness of the Benevolent Fund as well as build relationships with potential supporters and organise fundraising events. If you would like to get involved in this brand new volunteering opportunity, please apply!
Closing date: 12/01/2026