Underpinning the services we offer through the Fund is our network of volunteers, drawn from the Royal Society of Chemistry’s strong scientific community.
Volunteers are a crucial part of the Chemists’ Community Fund, and do a huge amount to help members and their families across the country.
If you are interested in volunteering for the Fund, we have three roles to choose from:
- Visitors
- Local Section Coordinators
- Ambassadors
Please do get in touch about any of our roles, as we are always looking to expand the number of Ambassadors and we currently have Visitor and Coordinator vacancies in certain areas of the UK.
What do volunteers do?
Volunteers visit Royal Society of Chemistry members and their families in their local area, supporting them in a range of different ways. For example:
- You could be the connection that revives a much-loved interest
- You could be a way out of isolation
- You could be the one who helps with a grant application
- You could be supported through a difficult time
What makes a good volunteer?
We know that Chemists’ Community Fund applicants want volunteers who are impartial, friendly, sympathetic and calm, with a genuine desire to help.
As part of our volunteer network, we will give you training and you will be supported by the Fund team and a regional volunteer coordinator. They’ll be on hand to assist with your training needs, offer advice about individual cases and support you throughout your time as a volunteer.
We only ever ask volunteers to give what time they can to the role, and we appreciate any and all support.
There is an ethos within the chemistry community to work together because it’s the nature of the work that we do.
Anyone who finds themselves in trouble – lost their job, injured themselves so they can’t work… they have the right to ask the Fund for support.
Apply to become a volunteer
Connect with others through volunteering
Get in touch
Our support is as unique as your situation.