b'26 Member News July 2022VolunteersIET volunteers make a positive impact!In the previous issue of Member News we outlined how volunteering is helping to deliver ourIET Strategy 2030. Here we delve deeper into the nature, impact and benefit of our volunteer roles.Key 1: Mission We asked our Volunteer Managers to define each volunteer role in terms of how it supports our mission, our strategic themes and our societal challenges; the audience(s) it serves; and the Inspire benefits that volunteers can gain from getting involved. Inform If youre interested in becoming an IET volunteer or taking your volunteering in a Influence new direction, heres what you can expect from some of our roles. Remember that you can log volunteering as a Continuing Professional Development activity!Key 2: Audience Young Professional (YP) Communities Practitioners Youll become a role model for the nextOur Local and Technical Networks put on generation of engineers and techniciansa range of activities that shape inspiring Academia (aged 18-35) and inspire them to get thecontent; highlight the latest news and most out of their links with the IET. advances in engineering and technology; Industry and influence key audiences. Helping to Society YP Ambassador organise and run these activities will open a world of development opportunities Youll use your various networks to spreadfor you: teamwork, time management, the word about the IET to other YPs.budgeting, event planning, problem-Key 3: Strategic themes Meeting, connecting with and learningsolving skills, leadership, communication, from other industry professionals (includingorganising, adaptability, patience, those outside your area of expertise) willparticipating in meetings and presenting.Engineering excellence help to boost your confidence and enhance your communication, influencing andLocal Network Volunteer Skills, learning and networks networking skills. Its also a great way to build your own global network and advanceYoull share ideas and expertise with Research solutions your career. engineers in your local area, keep abreast of the latest developments and enhance Thought leadership and policyyour skill set.EducationYP Committee Member Key 4: Societal challenges As part of a culturally diverse, global YP group, youll help to make the IET more relevantTechnical Network Volunteerand inclusive for the 18-35 age group. Youll Sustainability and Climate Change influence and network with senior engineersYoull share ideas and expertise with and volunteers as well as Executive-level IET decision makers. Youll also have opportunitiesengineers in your technical field, keep Digital Futures abreast of the latest developments and to enhance your teamwork, project enhance your skill set.Healthy Lives management, communication, leadership People-centric Infrastructure and influencing skills. Productive ManufacturingFor more information, visit:theiet.org/volunteer or contact our Volunteer Support Unit on volunteer@theiet.org'