Get involved at the College: volunteer roles
We could not function without the dedication of our members and supporters who take up volunteer roles. Our volunteers actively contribute to our collective mission to advance the science and practice of pathology, and to deliver the best patient care possible.
Around 10% of members are involved in our work across a diverse range of activities. Your expertise is vital in supporting the delivery of the College’s key services, from training the next generation of pathologists, to setting the standards of care across the profession and sharing your knowledge as a subject matter expert. Volunteering is also a fantastic way to build up your CPD portfolio with diverse and interesting activities.
To join us, please see below for some of the current opportunities. This list is not exhaustive, so if there is a particular area that you would like to work in, please get in touch with the corresponding team.
You can restrict opportunities by your membership class, location and specialty using the right-hand filter.
If you are interested in becoming a member of staff, please head over to our College vacancies page.
19 opportunities
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Clinical Director of Examinations
Closing date: 27 July 2026Responsible for the strategic development of the FRCPath, Diploma, Certificate and Stage A examinations.
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Chair, Cytopathology Sub-Committee
Closing date: 27 July 2026Apply for the role of Chair of the Cytopathology sub-committee
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Clinical Director of Safety and Quality
Closing date: 29 July 2026Responsible for clinical leadership and strategic advice on professional guidelines, patient safety, quality, best practice and professional performance.
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Digital Histopathology Committee Member roles
Closing date: 04 August 2026Find out how to apply for a committee member role on the Digital Histopathology Committee.
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Trainees' Advisory Committee Representatives
Closing date: 04 August 2026We are looking for enthusiastic trainees to join the Trainees’ Advisory Committee
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Clinical Director of Training and Assessment
Closing date: 11 August 2026With a key role in postgraduate pathology training, you will oversee the curriculum approval processes and work of the College's specialty training committees.
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Chair, Forensic Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Forensic Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee Chair
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Chair, Genomics and Reproductive Science Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Genomics and Reproductive Science Specialty Advisory Committee Chair
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Chair, Pathology Informatics Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Pathology Informatics Committee Chair
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Chair, Toxicology Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Toxicology Specialty Advisory Committee Chair
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Chair, Transfusion Medicine Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Transfusion Medicine Specialty Advisory Committee Chair
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Chair, Veterinary Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 14 August 2026Find out how to apply for the role of Veterinary Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee Chair
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Clinical Director of Digital Pathology Education
Closing date: 18 August 2026A key role, where you would provide leadership and programme management for the development and ongoing success of the College's digital learning platform.
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Audit evaluator
Become an audit evaluator and play a key role in the certification of high-quality clinical audits
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College assessors for medical appointment committees
Support the employment of consultant pathologists across the country by becoming a College assessor on a medical appointment committee