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.
14 opportunities
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Chair, Clinical Biochemistry Specialty Advisory Committee
Closing date: 07 July 2025Find out how to apply for the role of Clinical Biochemistry SAC Chair
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International Regional Advisor for the Americas and South East Asia
Closing date: 16 July 2025Apply to become a College International Regional Advisor.
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New Consultants Committee Representatives
Closing date: 21 July 2025Nominations are now invited for representatives to the New Consultants Committee.
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Trainees' Advisory Committee Representatives
Closing date: 25 July 2025We are looking for enthusiastic trainees to join the Trainees’ Advisory Committee
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Chair, Trainees' Advisory Committee
Closing date: 25 July 2025Nominations are now invited for the post of Chair of the Trainees' Advisory Committee, taking up office from the AGM in November 2025 until the Annual General Meeting in November 2028.
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Chair, Genetics National Quality Assessment Advisory Panel (NQAAP)
Closing date: 31 July 2025Our Professional Guidelines department is seeking to recruit a new chair for the Genetics NQAAP. The Genetics National Quality Assessment Advisory Panel (NQAAP) is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the correct operation of interpretative and technical External Quality Assessment schemes in Genetics. The NQAAP is responsible for promoting, coordinating and protecting high professional standards in external quality assessment (EQA) and encouraging development of appropriate EQA schemes
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Chair, Medical Microbiology NQAAP
Closing date: 31 July 2025Play a key role in overseeing and monitoring the correct operation of interpretative and technical External Quality Assessment schemes in Medical Microbiology.
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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
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FRCPath examination: Examiner
Become an examiner for the FRCPath examinations
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FRCPath Examination: Item writer
Become an item writer for the FRCPath examinations
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FRCPath Examination: Senior examiner
Become a senior examiner for the FRCPath examinations
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NICE consultation advisors in haematology
Become an advisor for NICE consultations and help to improve patient care and safety in pathology.
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Portfolio Pathway assessors
Become a Portfolio Pathway Assessor to ensure that the relevant knowledge, skills and experience are maintained as the decision to recommend an entry onto the GMC Specialist Register will allow the applicant to be eligible for appointment to a substantive consultant post in the NHS.