Help shape the profession
The Council is run with its members, not just for them. Volunteering is one of the most rewarding parts of membership, and it counts towards your CPD record.
Ways to contribute
Whatever your experience or how much time you have, there is a way to give back.
Join a committee
Help shape standards, CPD or research. Committees welcome practising teachers at every career stage.
Write for the ELT Review
Share a classroom idea or summarise research you find useful. We support first-time writers.
Mentor a colleague
Experienced members can mentor those working towards recognition or new to the profession.
Host a meet-up
Bring local members together. We provide a simple toolkit to help you organise.
Review providers
Trained member-assessors help evaluate training organisations against our criteria.
Lead a special interest group
Convene colleagues around a shared focus, from young learners to teaching online.
Why volunteer
Members tell us that contributing to the Council is where membership comes alive. You build your network, sharpen your own practice and have a direct hand in the standards and resources the whole profession relies on.
Volunteer activity is recognised within the CPD framework, so the time you give also strengthens your case for recognition.
Ready to start?
Tell us how you would like to help and we will match you to the right opportunity.
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