British Ecological Socyety: Joining as a volunteer at the BES and its Networks is an excellent opportunity

Volunteer with us / 04 February 2025

So much of what the BES achieves is thanks to our community of incredible volunteers and expert contributors. Their knowledge is embedded in our policy and education, whilst their passion is felt across our events, grants and community groups.

Joining as a volunteer at the BES and its Networks is an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of our vision for a world where nature and people thrive. Explore our current open positions across the BES Committees and Networks to find the right opportunity for you.

Open roles in BES Committees

Events Committee member
Closing Date: 6 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

Join our Events Committee and help shape our events programme, including our flagship event, the Annual Meeting. You will coordinate the activities of the Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and oversee workshop sponsorship and financial support for meetings run by associated organisations.

Education and Careers Committee member
Closing Date: 10 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

You will influence the direction and priorities of our education and career development projects at all levels. This covers a wide range of projects including education policy and the use of digital technology in education.

Grants Committee member
Closing Date: 13 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

Become part of the Grants Committee to guide the decision-making process for the grants received by the BES, alongside comments provided by our Review College.

Personnel Committee member
Closing Date: 20 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

As a Personnel Committee member, you will help shape and direct our staff resources, assuring that we nurture our people in ways that best support the delivery of our ambitious strategic plan.

Equity and Diversity Advisory Group member
Closing Date: 20 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

As part of the committee, you will work with 12 other members to support and implement equality and diversity actions and monitoring to help make our society and the ecological community a more inclusive place.

Open roles in BES Networks

EDGE Network: Communications Representative
Closing Date: 10 February 2025, 09:00 GMT

Become a Communication Representative with the EDGE Network to address gender inequity, bias, and discrimination in ecology while building a community of supportive ecologists. You will manage social media channels, newsletters and create the Network’s blog.

SEED Network: 2x Committee Representatives 
Closing Date: 1 March 2025, 09:00 GMT

Are you a working-class or first-generation student passionate about socio-economic inclusion in ecology? Join the BES SEED Network as a committee representative. You’ll help organise events, communicate with members, and engage with BES projects. To apply, send a short statement (max. 150 words) explaining your interest in the role to seed@britishecologicalsociety.org.

ENDEMIC Network: Committee Representative

The ENDEMIC Network is looking to grow its Committee. Are you passionate about addressing the systemic challenges common to neurodiverse ecologists? Joining the Committee at this early stage will allow you to play a key role in shaping the network and its activities.

 

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