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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.
Professional Development Subcommittee (PDSub) Chair
The Professional Development Subcommittee (PDSub) are recruiting a Committee Chair to facilitate committee activities required to deliver items of the Business Plan related to professional development. Please take a look at the role descriptor for further details and if this is of interest, please apply!
Closing date: 21/03/2025
Circular Economy Project Volunteer
The IChemE Sustainability Special Interest Group (SIG) has set one of its objectives to raise members awareness of the circular economy. The SIG is now seeking to recruit volunteers with interest and knowledge relating to circular economy principles to help organise and participate in this project. If you are an IChemE member and would like to get involved, please apply.
Closing date: 28/03/2025
Individual Case Procedure (ICP) Reviewer
Individual Case Procedure reviewers will have CEng registration and experience or an interest in the academic formation of engineers. Applications particularly welcome from academics.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
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 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
Global Awards Judge
The IChemE Global Awards celebrate chemical engineering excellence and are widely recognised as the world's leading chemical engineering awards. We are recruiting category Judges to review and score entries. Please take a look at the role descriptor for a list of the specialist categories we are recruiting for and if you are interested in this popular volunteer role, please apply!
Closing date: 30/03/2025
Education SubCommittee Vice Chair
The Education Subcommittee are recruiting a Vice Chair to support the Chair in the facilitation of committee activities to required to deliver items of the Business Plan related to accreditation. If you are an IChemE member at Chartered or Fellow grade with significant experience and knowledge of accreditation and approval matters, please apply!
Closing date: 21/03/2025
IChemE Student Ambassador
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.
Closing date: 20/03/2025
Clean Energy Special Interest Group
The Clean Energy 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: 10/04/2025
Clean Energy Special Interest Group
The Clean Energy 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: 10/04/2025
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