The PPSG
is looking for three members who would like to join the committee and help with the organisation of events and activities.
Two of these will be regular committee members with a three year term of service. We are also looking for an early stage career member (less than 6 years since award of first degree) to serve for a two year term.
Membership of the committee is open to all members of the Royal Society of Chemistry regardless of membership category or previous experience. Staff are on hand to support our volunteers and to offer guidance and training as required.
Membership of our member networks committees is a fantastic professional development opportunity. Many employers value this type of volunteering role and actively support staff involvement.
Committee members are expected to act in accordance with the
Royal Charter and Bylaws of the Royal Society of Chemistry, the
code of conduct and the
rules for member networks. Additional information about the purpose of our member networks and support and guidance available to committees can be found in the
member networks handbook.
We are an inclusive organisation, and we aim to ensure that our committees are representative of the breadth and diversity of our community. We welcome and strongly encourage all our members – regardless of membership category, age, demographic or experience – to consider this opportunity.
Committee members can claim expenses for committee activities and dialling in options can be provided for meetings to make it easier for members to attend and contribute. Members with caring responsibilities or who require additional assistance are encouraged to apply for the RSC’s
Grants for Carers and
Accessibility Grants to enable them to attend meetings.
Volunteering is deeply embedded in the culture of the RSC and is vital to delivering our chartered objectives. Our
Volunteer Principles recognise the importance of volunteers to the Royal Society of Chemistry. They set the standards for the volunteer experience, and the responsibilities of both the RSC and volunteers to each other. We ask all nominees to read these principles and acknowledge that they understand how they inform our volunteer culture.
If a ballot is required the information you submit will be used on the ballot form. Please indicate below if you do not wish for your employer to be shown on the ballot form.
If you would like to volunteer for the committee, please submit your nomination through this form by 5pm on 5 January 2023.