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.
16 opportunities
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Northern Ireland Regional Council Trainee Representative (Medical only)
Closing date: 27 October 2025Applications are now invited from Trainees (Medical only) for posts of Northern Ireland Regional Council Trainee Representative (Medical), taking up office immediately for a period of 3 years from the date of appointment or until CCT is attained. There is currently 1 vacancy.
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Trainee Representative, Scotland Regional Council
Closing date: 27 October 2025This is an exciting opportunity for on trainee (medical) in any Pathology discipline in Scotland to represent trainee pathologists on the Royal College of Pathologists Scotland Regional Council in the capacity of a Trainee Representative.
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Veterinary Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee, Curriculum Development representative
Closing date: 07 November 2025Apply for Curriculum Development representative role on the Veterinary Pathology SAC
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Veterinary Pathology Specialty Advisory Committee, Veterinary Clinical Pathology Specialty Advisor
Closing date: 07 November 2025Apply for the role of Veterinary Clinical Pathology Specialty Advisor on the Veterinary Pathology SAC
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Chair, Cytopathology Sub-Committee
Closing date: 10 November 2025Apply for the role of Chair of the Cytopathology sub-committee
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New Consultants Committee Regional Representatives
Closing date: 10 November 2025Nominations are now invited for representatives to the New Consultants Committee from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.
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Chair, Genetics National Quality Assessment Advisory Panel (NQAAP)
Closing date: 31 December 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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Member, Immunology National Quality Assessment Advisory Panel (NQAAP)
Closing date: 31 December 2025The Immunology NQAAP is seeking to recruit new members for the panel. The Immunology National Quality Assessment Advisory Panel (NQAAP) is responsible for overseeing and monitoring the correct operation of interpretative and technical External Quality Assessment schemes in Immunology. 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 December 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.