Join our vibrant community of volunteers
Join our vibrant community of volunteers
Are you ready to take your professional development to the next level while making a meaningful impact? We’re on the lookout for passionate volunteers to help us build dynamic and thriving communities within RCOT. Our new practice, professional, and regional networks are launching in Spring 2025 and we need your energy and expertise to make them a success.
Why volunteer with us?
- Shape the future: Be at the forefront of creating vibrant communities where members can connect, share and grow together.
- Develop new skills: Gain valuable experience in leadership, collaboration and professional development that will enhance your career and meet CPD requirements.
- Build strong connections: Network with like-minded professionals and form lasting relationships within your area of practice.
- Make an impact: Lead initiatives that reflect the needs of your community and drive positive change.
- Recognition: Receive acknowledgment for your contributions and achievements
- Supportive environment: Benefit from a comprehensive onboarding journey, peer support groups and an annual reflection process to track your progress
We're ready to welcome the diverse skills, experiences and perspectives of our members to help our communities grow and thrive together.
Dr Nikki Daniels, RCOT Head of Communities and Connections
Exciting new volunteer roles available
We have a variety of roles tailored to different interests and skills reflecting the needs of our new networks. We’re keen for the Network lead role to be held by one person, but all other lead and coordinator roles can be shared.
Each of our practice networks will have:
- Practice network lead
- Community engagement leads and Community engagement coordinators
- Equity, Diversity and Belonging leads and Equity, Diversity and Belonging coordinators
- Innovation leads and Innovation Coordinators
- Learning and development leads and Learning and development coordinators
- Occupation leads and Occupation coordinators
- Research leads and Research coordinators
- Specialism leads
Each of our regional networks will have:
- Regional network lead
- Community engagement leads and Community engagement coordinators
- Equity, Diversity and Belonging leads and Equity, Diversity and Belonging coordinators
See the full list of practice networks we're aiming for
What if there isn't a role suitable for me?
This is the first step in developing our new community leadership programme and to set the foundation and shape our networks. We’ll continue to work closely with volunteers and members to understand your evolving needs and as we gain more insight, will create additional roles as and when required.
Who can apply?
Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or new to the experience or profession, we welcome all RCOT members to join us. These initial network lead and coordinator roles will require a commitment of around 10-12 hours each month. We’ll be adding further roles in due course that will be suitable if you have less time available.
Becoming actively engaged in your professional body through a network role is a fantastic professional development opportunity. You’ll be able to actively shape your community, grow your skill set, influence key activities, build valuable connections with your peers and develop leadership skills that directly advance your profession.
Emma Grover, RCOT Professional Development Lead
Volunteer recruitment pack.pdf (PDF, 3.8MB)
- Download our volunteer pack to get detailed information about the new roles to support our new practice and regional networks.
- Contact us: For any questions or to discuss the opportunities in more detail with the communities team, email us at hello@rcot.co.uk
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Belonging
We're committed to supporting and celebrating equity, diversity and belonging. If you would like further information or support with this recruitment process, please contact us at hello@rcot.co.uk