Awards Assessors
Play a vital part of the work the IMarEST does to support lifelong learning by rewarding both those starting out in their careers and those at the cutting edge of new developments in their profession.
Becoming an IMarEST volunteer means you'll be contributing to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and expanding your knowledge, as well as allowing you to develop your network within the marine sector and beyond.
Committees and Governance
Our committees and Council oversee the work of the Institute, our individual branches, and Special Interest Groups.
Membership and Professional Services
By assessing and supporting new member applications and reviewing cases, you'll be volunteering at the very core of our work.
Technical Publications
Our technical output consists of our book portfolio, our two journals and a range of conference proceedings.
How else can I volunteer?
Branches
Join a branch committee
By joining a branch committee, you will be an integral part of the Institute, enabling our activities in your local area.
Our branches make IMarEST activities accessible to members around the world - including technical lectures, conferences, and networking events - enabling you to develop links with other members and organisations in the marine sector.
Find your local branch here.
Technical & Policy
IMarEST technical experts
In order to become an IMarEST technical expert, you will need to have a high level of expertise in one or more specific areas. You can then be called upon to contribute to relevant Institute activities, such as:
- Getting involved in developing regulations and standards
- Being invited to review journal papers in your area of expertise (for which you will receive a free 60-day subscription to the relevant IMarEST journal and a CPD certificate)
- Being invited to chair or speak at events and conferences
Contribute to technical activities
Contribute to IMarEST position statements and respond to member consultations on topics which you are passionate about and that impact the marine community and wider world. You can get involved in 'horizon-scanning' activities to look at future trends, uncertainties and challenges, support or participate in roundtable discussions, get involved in research projects and support and promote vital campaigns in the industry.
Join conference Technical Advisory Committees (TACs)
You will advise on conference location, programme, themes and potential attendees and sponsors. Our sector-leading learned society events cannot be run without our members’ expertise and experience.
We aim to support delegates and speakers by conducting, sharing and disseminating important research, highlighting new ideas and technological developments, and to advance and promote the profession. By being on a TAC you will have the incredibly rewarding role of facilitating these objectives.
Find out more about these opportunities by emailing the IMarEST's Technical & Policy Team.