Volunteering Opportunities
Giving even a few hours can have a life-changing effect on our community and develop your skills.
CIOB exists for public benefit. We are committed to inspiring, educating and influencing change in the industry and the wider society. But we couldn't do any of it without help.
We sincerely appreciate those who volunteer time to share knowledge, build a supportive community and drive positive change in the industry.
CIOB supports this in various ways, including volunteering directly with us and partnering with other not-for-profit organisations that can provide a safe, trustworthy, well-established platform. Get involved today and see your impact.
Support & Inspire
Become a mentor
For Chartered Members and Fellows only. Becoming a mentor is a great opportunity to give back to the construction industry. As a mentor, you can raise standards, grow your network and share valuable knowledge to support members on their journey to Chartership.
Engage with Tomorrow's Leaders
For all CIOB Members. You could play a vital role in inspiring the next generation as well as helping individuals progress in their personal and professional development. Our Champions across the globe are leading the way, delivering activity aimed at those looking to enhance their knowledge and build their professionalism.
Become a Construction Ambassador
For all CIOB Members. Inspire young people about a career in construction and the built environment through engaging with schools, colleges, youth or community groups. In just one hour you can share your construction career story with students near you.
Develop our Industry
Become a Committee Member
For Chartered Members and Fellows only. Our Trustees are ultimately responsible for directing the affairs of CIOB and delivering on our Royal Charter. You could be part of setting policy, overseeing how our budget is spent and ensuring we continue to make positive changes in the industry.
Join an Advisory Board
For all field experts. Our Advisory Panels provide expert knowledge on key policy priority areas in line with CIOB’s corporate plan. You could work with CIOB’s Policy and Public Affairs staff to identify opportunities and develop outputs to further industry best practices and standards.
Become a Trustee
For Chartered Members and Fellows only. Our Trustees are ultimately responsible for directing the affairs of CIOB and delivering on our Royal Charter. You could be part of setting policy, overseeing how our budget is spent and ensuring we continue to make positive changes in the industry.
I really enjoy volunteering for CIOB Assist, it feels good to be able to help others.
Paul, Trustee
Tell us how to improve our services
Sign up to test new products/services and provide feedback on our existing ones. We're not asking for much – just 30 minutes of your time for an online interview that can make a world of difference. Your perspective is the missing piece in our puzzle of improvement. Help us fine-tune, innovate, and level up our services.
Fundraise & Network
Fundraise for CIOB Assist
For all CIOB Members. CIOB Assist supports members and their dependent family members on everything from financial concerns to mental health issues and training help. It’s as essential as any other aspect of our work and touches every corner of our membership community. You could help us raise funds to support more individuals when they are going through a hard time.
Organise an event
For all construction professionals. Steer your local event plans to ensure the sort of events you want to attend, whether it is member networking, educational (CPD), a project site visit, or something different. Volunteer to organise an event supported by our local CIOB team.