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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 new committee members to join them to help inspire future engineers, support chemical engineering students and help provide information and professional development opportunities to early careers professionals. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/03/2026
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: 30/04/2026
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: 30/04/2026
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: 30/04/2026
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: 28/03/2026
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
Governance
No roles available.
Education outreach
We currently have opportunities for volunteers to take part in School Challenge Days in certain locations.
DiscoverChemEngLIVE school challenge days are 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: 31/12/2026
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. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/12/2026
IChemE Student Design Prize Volunteer Judge Opportunity – Australasia
The IChemE Student Design Prize is awarded to the best final year Design Project from Universities across Australia and New Zealand teaching Chemical Engineering.
The Prize is assessed against weighted criteria across several categories including feasibility, process selection, process development, process and equipment design, safety and environmental and economic considerations. Each entering University provides their best Design Project so all entries will be a different project topic, usually very relevant to current industry trends.
To support this activity, IChemE is looking for four volunteer judges from diverse backgrounds including a range of industry sectors, project experience and locations/regions. Judges are typically required to complete their reviews from end of April to late August. Time commitment is estimated to be 2-3 days over a 3-4 month period. Judges are encouraged to attend the Chemeca Gala Dinner in Melbourne Tuesday 30 September where the Awards are being presented. Judges are provided with a complimentary ticket to the Chemeca Gala Dinner.
If you are interested in volunteering, please apply for the Young Peoples Engagement Volunteer role and highlight in your supporting statement that you are interested in this opportunity. Further details can be provided on application.
The closing date for this activity is 31/3/2025.
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: 31/12/2026
Publications
No roles available.
Other roles
IChemE are advertising this role on behalf of Engineers Against Poverty. Engineers against Poverty was launched in 1998 as a charity and non-profit company by the UK's leading professional engineering institutions (including IChemE).
Tackling global challenges, such as climate change, inclusive growth and meeting the Sustainable Development Goals, requires more and better-quality infrastructure. However, it is estimated that there is a $15 trillion gap between global infrastructure needs and spending through to 2040. Engineers against poverty work with stakeholders from government, industry and civil society to improve infrastructure governance and improve the rights of construction workers.
Please take a look at the role descriptor for full details on this important volunteer opportunity. If you would like to apply, please do so by clicking apply now. Please note that by applying IChemE will then share your details with Engineers Against Poverty who will contact you with details on next steps.
Closing date: 31/03/2026
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: 31/03/2026