BSH VOLUNTEER TESTIMONY
"BSH supports trainees with educational resources and excellent guidelines and I wanted to contribute to that."
Amany I. Mohamed, Communications Committee
"Since becoming a member of the BSH Haemato-Oncology Task Force, I have really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved in discussions around new guideline proposals, as well as reviewing new or updated guidelines before they are published.
It's a friendly, approachable group with a broad range of interests across haemato-oncology - I really enjoy sharing ideas and learning from others in the meetings, which take place every three months."
Matthew Wilson, Haemato–Oncology Task Force
Take a look at the BSH Committees, SIGs and lead volunteers organogram.
Current BSH volunteer vacancies
The BSH Global Speakers task force is accepting applications for the BSH Global Speakers scheme. This scheme aims to form collaborative partnerships between the BSH and haematology societies in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC), for sharing knowledge and expertise.
Speakers are invited to apply to represent the BSH at the following conference
Annual Meeting of the Egyptian Society of Hematology and Research (ESHR), Cairo. 29-30 October 2025 (TBC).
The organisers request a speaker with expertise in Challenges in the diagnosis and management of rare anaemias. The selected speaker will also be invited to visit university and hospital facilities to network with scientists and clinicians.
If you are interested to apply, please contact our Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez.
Deadline: Friday 2 May, 2025.
Eligibility: you must be a BSH member to apply
The Early Careers Forum is currently seeking a Chair.
The Chair will ensure that it fulfils its responsibilities to work in partnership with the Board and staff to achieve the society’s charitable aims.
The Chair will lead the Early Careers Forum in navigating their strategic aims, and the successful execution of relevant projects.
Please see the role description for more information.
If you are interested to apply, please email your CV to our Volunteer Support Officer, Asia Parvez.
Deadline: 17:00 on Friday 16 May, 2025.
The new Digital Pathology Task Force, which sits under the Laboratory Special Interest Group, welcomes applications to fill a number of vacancies.
Task Force members will play a key role in shaping and advancing its strategic goals, helping to drive innovation, support decision-making and enhancing the use of digital pathology within haematology. Members will be haematologists or healthcare scientists, with at least one trainee.
The strategic aims of the Task Force are as follows:
- Appraisal of current technology and evidence
- Data collection and experience sharing
- Development of research into digital pathology in haematology
- Development of national guidelines
- Enhancement of educational resources
Members are expected to attend two meetings per year, either remotely or in person. The time commitment is variable depending on level of involvement.
Members will serve a term of three years, with the option of a second term should the Task Force continue in its original format. Download the role description.
Deadline: 29 May 2025
Eligibility: you must be a BSH member to apply
Apply to join the Digital Haematology Task Force.
The Finance Committee is seeking to recruit two committee members.
The Finance Committee is responsible for reviewing and overseeing the financial management of the BSH. As part of its responsibilities, it will examine the Society's financial strategy and budget and make recommendations to the Trustee Board.
The committee assess the performance of the project against the budget and agree upon and monitor action plans where remedial measures are required.
They also review expenditure on new initiatives, identify priorities, and recommend reserve levels.
The committee also reviews the charity's investment principles, policy, attitude to financial risk, and asset allocation strategy. They also oversee the external audit process, review auditor performance, and obtain professional advice.
Time Commitment:
- The Committee meets four times a year. These are usually virtual so can be joined online.
- The post will be a 3-year term, with the possibly of renewal for a second term.
For more information on this post please view the Finance Committee member role description.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this post, please apply here stating your interest, skills and experience that you could bring to the committee.
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th May, 2025.
If you experience any difficulties applying or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected]
The Governance Committee is seeking to recruit a committee member.
The Governance Committee maintains an overview of the Society's governance, nominations and awards. In addition, the Committee gives advice on BSH membership, oversees elections to the Board and any other elected offices, approves committee chairmanship and membership and other posts within BSH and external posts where a BSH representative is requested by another organisation.
Time commitment
• The Committee meets five times a year. The meetings are usually virtual so can be joined online.
• The post will be a 3-year term, with the possibly of renewal for a second term.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this post, please apply here stating your interest, skills and experience that you could bring to the committee.
For more information on this view please view the Governance Committee Member role description.
Closing date for applications is Friday 30th May, 2025 at 17:00.
If you experience any difficulties applying or have questions about this vacancy, please contact the committee administrator by emailing [email protected]
Why volunteer with us?
Volunteers play a crucial role in helping to deliver the Society's charitable objectives. We have a wide range of opportunities for those who wish to get involved in BSH's activities.
The benefits of volunteering include:
- helping us to fulfil our mission of transforming patient care through excellence in haematology
- getting involved with interesting projects
- meeting and networking with peers
- using your knowledge to help others
- learning new skills
Employers can also benefit from staff volunteering for BSH and learning new skills they can transfer to the workplace. This letter, which you can print out and give to employers, outlines the benefits of employer-supported volunteering.
A summary of committee and SIG activities (February 2024).
Please be aware that Committee vacancies are only open to BSH members.
We also advertise vacancies in the monthly member bulletin; members can elect to receive this on MyBSH.