🌍 Join BCS UK: Volunteer and Shape the Future of Technology
Are you ready to make a difference in the digital world? BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, is calling passionate professionals, students, and visionaries to volunteer and help shape the future of technology — ensuring that IT remains ethical, inclusive, and beneficial for society.
Founded under a Royal Charter and with over 70,000 members across 150 countries, BCS unites academics, practitioners, and innovators to elevate the standards of computing, inform global tech policy, and create opportunities for digital progress.
💡 Why Volunteer with BCS?
Technology shapes everything — education, health, security, and the economy. BCS volunteers don’t just work behind screens; they work for society. As a volunteer, you’ll:
- ⚙️ Influence real change in tech policy and education.
- 💼 Gain professional recognition as part of the UK’s leading IT body.
- 🌍 Network globally with professionals, innovators, and leaders.
- 📚 Enhance your portfolio with impactful, meaningful experience.
- ❤️ Make IT good for society — through ethics, inclusion, and innovation.
🚀 Volunteer Roles & Opportunities
BCS is currently recruiting for a range of exciting volunteer positions — from local engagement roles to high-level board leadership:
🔹 Member Group Volunteer Roles
- Chair
- Treasurer
- Early Careers Advocate
- Inclusion Officer
🔹 Leadership & Trustee Positions
- Honorary Officers – including President and Vice-Presidents
- Trustee Director / Vice-President, BCS Learning & Development (2026–2029)
- Community Board Finance Committee Members
- Faculty of Health and Care Board
Interested? 📩 Send your CV and covering letter to groups@bcs.uk before 12 noon, Monday 27 October 2025.
✨ The Four Pillars of BCS
Every volunteer plays a part in supporting the BCS mission through its strategic pillars:
- 👥 Membership: Supporting a diverse global community of IT professionals.
- 🌱 Inspiration: Promoting computing education and creating a digital talent pipeline.
- 📈 Progression: Recognising skills and professional growth at all levels.
- ⚖️ Influence: Shaping policy, ethics, and responsible innovation worldwide.
🎯 The BCS Code of Conduct
At BCS, integrity is not just expected — it’s celebrated. Every volunteer abides by the BCS Code of Conduct, which ensures members are accountable, ethical, and professional.
“You make IT for everyone. Show what you know, learn what you don’t. Respect those you work for. Keep IT real, keep IT professional, pass IT on.”
📢 Call to Action: Join the BCS Community
Whether you’re a student, an early-career professional, or a senior leader, there’s a BCS membership tier designed for you — with exclusive benefits like professional recognition, access to events, and continuing development.
Membership Options:
- 🎓 Student: £20–£30/year
- 💻 Associate (AMBCS): £30/year
- 🏅 Professional (MBCS): £178/year
- 🎖️ Fellow (FBCS): £240/year
Not ready to commit? You can become a free BCS Supporter and enjoy access to CPD courses, career resources, and exclusive newsletters.
📬 Ready to Volunteer?
Apply today and join a professional body with a Royal Charter dedicated to making technology ethical, inclusive, and transformative.
📅 Application Deadline: 12 noon, Monday 27 October 2025
📧 Email: groups@bcs.uk
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“Volunteer with BCS — where technology meets purpose.”
