VOLUNTEERING
PLAY YOUR PART
Shape the future of the investment profession. Contribute your expertise, expand your network and make a lasting impact on the CFA UK community.
CURRENT OPPORTUNITIESBENEFITS FOR MEMBERS
- Raise your professional profile - Build visibility across the CFA UK membership community and wider industry.
- Expand your network - Connect with investment professionals across sectors, disciplines and career stages.
- Develop leadership skills - Gain experience in strategy, governance, project delivery, stakeholder management and team leadership: it’s time to grow.
- Contribute to the profession - Help shape industry conversations, thought leadership and member experiences.
- Learn from peers - Work alongside experienced practitioners and industry leaders.
- Gain CPD - Many volunteering activities can contribute towards your professional development.
WHY VOLUNTEERS MATTER
Volunteers are the link between CFA UK and its members. They’re the voice of the community, and their expertise and contacts help us shape the investment industry. But what makes our volunteers so special to us is the small things. Whether you talk to a new member at an event or help someone get a new job, these small things add up to one big impact.
WHY BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
When you become a volunteer, you grow your talent while helping others grow theirs. Our volunteers are team players, developing their communication skills and building their industry contacts. You’ll also give back your knowledge to our community, sharing your successes so others succeed as well. You won’t just shape your career – you'll shape our society and the industry, too.
VOLUNTEERING BENEFITS
Benefits for Members
Raise your professional profile
Build visibility across the CFA UK membership community and wider industry.
Expand your network
Connect with investment professionals across sectors, disciplines and career stages.
Develop leadership skills
Gain experience in strategy, governance, project delivery, stakeholder management and team leadership: it’s time to grow.
Contribute to the profession
Help shape industry conversations, thought leadership and member experiences.
Learn from peers
Work alongside experienced practitioners and industry leaders.
Gain CPD
Many volunteering activities can contribute towards your professional development.
Benefits for Employers
Develop future leaders
Volunteering helps employees build leadership, communication and governance experience.
Increase professional visibility
Demonstrates commitment to the wider profession and strengthens your brand.
Greater knowledge sharing
Volunteers build relationships across the industry, sharing knowledge and finding new opportunities.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
CFA UK offers a range of volunteering opportunities, to suit the time you can commit. These include committee roles, speaker and content contributions, mentoring, event support, member engagement activities and advocacy work. The time commitment and skill set will be clearly outlined in the role description.
COMMUNITIES
Connect with like-minded professionals at all levels of seniority to share knowledge and build meaningful relationships.
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COMMITTEES
Senior level opportunities that influence strategic decisions and support professional learning, content development and member engagement activities
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VOLUNTEER FAQs
Whether you're volunteering for the first time, or are a seasoned pro, explore our FAQs to make sure you make the most of your volunteering experience.
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IGNITE YOUR CAREER
Create a CFA UK portal account to grow your career, meet new contacts and expand your knowledge.
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