IOSH
Why volunteer?
Volunteering with IOSH builds skills you’ll use throughout your career
Volunteering connects you with peers, mentors and leaders across the profession, in the UK and internationally. Many roles support your career development and help you progress towards Chartered Member and Fellow status. Whatever your experience level, there’s a role that helps you grow while contributing to the wider health and safety profession.
What volunteering gives you
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Confidence and communication
Support events or community activities and build the confidence, communication and organisational skills you’ll use everywhere.
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Leadership and coaching
Mentor or support another member and develop leadership, coaching and influencing skills that carry into any role.
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Strategic thinking
Contribute to a group or committee and sharpen strategic thinking and collaboration skills at a senior level.
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Career development
Sitting on committees or panels builds recognised CPD hours and evidence towards Chartered Member and Fellow status.
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Public speaking confidence
Speak at events or raise awareness and build public speaking confidence, plus a stronger professional profile.
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Relationship building
Welcome and support new members and develop the personal approach that strengthens every connection you make.
What our volunteers say
“Volunteering is a great opportunity to extend the boundaries of your comfort zone.... You will meet great people, fantastic professionals and extend your professional network.”
Zahra Haji Ghorbani CertIOSH
- Job role
- London Metropolitan Community committee member
Natasha Wales Dixon CFIOSH
- Job role
- Health and safety consultant
Natasha is a Chartered Fellow who has been a volunteer mentor and leader in our East Anglia Community. Her one piece of advice for new volunteers? “Do one or two things and do them well!”
“You don’t need to be a CFIOSH senior leader with a doctorate in safety to add value as a volunteer. Your drive to develop yourself is what matters most.”
Neil Blacklock CMIOSH
- Job role
- Chair of the IOSH Hazardous Industries Community
