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Volunteer with UKABCS
Share your knowledge, skills and time to support researchers, students and our scientific community.
Explore volunteering opportunitiesGive your expertise a wider impact
Volunteers help bring people, ideas and opportunities together. Whether you guide a research team, teach a workshop, mentor learners or support the association’s work, your contribution can help our community grow.
Explore the opportunities below and choose the role that fits your experience and interests.
Volunteer Academic Supervisor
Guide the next generation of researchers
Share your research experience with a student team working on a graduation or research project. Help students develop their ideas, navigate research challenges and build confidence in their scientific work.
For university faculty members and researchers with relevant research or supervision experience.
- Online
- 3 months
- Approximately 2 hours per week
- Voluntary and unpaid
Volunteer Workshop Instructor
Share your knowledge through workshops
Bring your expertise to learners through online scientific, technical or professional workshops. Choose a topic with the UKABCS team and help participants develop practical knowledge and skills.
For academics, researchers, industry professionals and experienced instructors.
- Online
- Weekly participation by agreement
- Workshops may run for 1–3 days
- Voluntary and unpaid
Volunteer Mentor
Help others grow with your experience
Support groups of students and early-career researchers with guidance in research, academic development, projects or professional growth. Share perspectives that help participants take their next steps.
For academics, researchers, industry professionals and experienced specialists.
- Online group sessions
- 2-month programme
- Schedule agreed with UKABCS
- Voluntary and unpaid
Association & Operations Volunteer
Support the work behind our community
Contribute your organisational and administrative skills to support the association’s activities. Volunteers can help with coordination, events and the day-to-day work that brings our community together.
For people who would like to contribute their time and organisational skills to the association.
- Responsibilities and availability agreed with UKABCS
- Voluntary and unpaid
Application details coming soon.
Ready to make a contribution?
Discover the role that suits you and apply using the available application form.
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