
Pass on the passion for geoscience
Help empower the Geological Society to promote Earth science education and awareness.
Earth Science Week
Earth Science Week is held annually in October with a set theme. The outreach team are always looking for enthusiastic volunteers to run events and activities during the week.
You can download an information pack and find out more on the Earth Science Week pages or contact outreach@geolsoc.org.uk
Earth Science Ambassadors Scheme
We believe it is essential for younger generations to gain a broad understanding of geoscience, as it underpins so many of society’s most challenging issues.
Our Earth Science Ambassadors Scheme aims to show how interesting and inspiring Earth sciences can be through fun demonstrations in the classroom. Becoming an Earth Science Ambassador is a great way to inspire the next generation of Earth scientists, whilst benefitting your professional development. Free training and resources are provided.
If you are interested in signing up to become a Geological Society Earth Science Ambassador or just wish to find out more about the scheme visit our webpage or email education@geolsoc.org.uk
Become an Earth Science AmbassadorBecome a Chartership Assessor
Assessors play a vital role in supporting geoscience professionals by reviewing and interviewing Fellows for validation as Chartered Geologists and Chartered Scientists.
As existing and experienced Chartered Fellows themselves, this is a key way in which our professionally qualified Fellows can support the ongoing professional development of Earth scientists.
Find out more about being a Chartership AssessorBecome a Chartership Mentor
Mentors play a vital role in supporting members whilst they are preparing for Chartership.
The Geological Society's mentoring scheme offers guidance on the mentoring relationship. A mentor is a person who assists another to grow, acquire new skills and insights, and develop his or her potential.
Find out more about being a Chartership MentorCommittees
Fellows of the Society are welcome to volunteer to join one of the Society's reporting committees.
These include:
- Training Course Committee
- Professional and Chartership Committee
- Publications and Information Committee
- Science Committee
- Audit Committee
- Awards Committee
- Elections Committee
Find out more about the committees and read recent minutes on the committee pages.
View all committeesGroups
Take an active role in your region or in your geological specialism by joining one of the Society’s Regional and/or Specialist Groups. With over 30 groups in total, there's something for everyone.
View all Regional GroupsWrite a blog article
The Geological Society blog covers stories on a vast range of topics, from new research and findings to geological baking!
We are always looking for volunteers to write content for the blog. If you are interested in writing a post, please contact the Outreach Team via outreach@geolsoc.org.uk
Read previous blog articlesWrite a book review
Geoscientist magazine features reviews of current and upcoming publications, all of which are written by members.
To read the latest reviews or view the list of titles available for review, please visit the 'Books and Arts' section of Geoscientist online.
For more information, contact geoscientist@geolsoc.org.uk
View books to reviewAs the national forum for the debate and development of cutting edge Earth science, the Geological Society has a special responsibility to communicate this science and its importance to society, to government, the media, other scientific communities and the general public.
We do this through responding to inquiries and consultations from government, parliament and third sector bodies as well as producing policy statements and briefings on important themes such as shale gas, climate change and rare Earth minerals.
None of this is possible without the engagement of our members and the wider Earth science community. To get involved, contact policy@geolsoc.org.uk
See previous policy responsesOther opportunities
Keep an eye out for other opportunities to get involved through announcements via our LinkedIn page.
Give back to the Geological Society
Support the Society in giving back to the wider geoscience community.
Donations
As a charity, we rely on funding from a variety of sources in order to continue and grow our activities.
Donating to our work is a way of investing in the future of geoscience, ensuring that more people have an opportunity to share our passion for investigating the Earth.
Your support is critical if we are to have a chance of securing the future geoscience expertise necessary to address the global challenges we face.
There are different ways to make a donation:
- Make an online donation
- Text GSL 70560 and donate £10
- Find out more about making a donation by emailing development@geolsoc.org.uk
Help safeguard the Society’s most important collections for future generations by sponsoring one of our books, archives or maps.
Find out more by visiting our Sponsor our collections webpage or alternately contact library@geolsoc.org.uk directly.
When you leave a gift in your Will to the Society or choose to donate in someone’s memory, you help ensure that we can continue to champion the Earth science community for future generations.
Every gift – however large or small – makes a huge difference, even 1% (so those closest to you inherit 99%) or a modest sum of money will leave a lasting legacy.
If you are thinking about leaving a gift to the Geological Society, please consider letting us know by reaching out to development@geolsoc.org.uk. We would be delighted to work with you to share our vision for developing the Society and discuss the impact your legacy will have.
Simply get in touch to arrange a chat.
We sincerely appreciate you considering supporting the Geological Society through leaving a legacy. Your gift will inspire future generations and help develop our understanding of the Earth.
How to leave a gift
You can visit the Remember A Charity website to find a solicitor in your local area, who will be able to advise you on leaving gifts to charities when making a Will. You will need the following information in order to make a gift to the Geological Society in your Will.
Charity name: The Geological Society of London
Address: Burlington House, Piccadilly, London, W1J 0BG
Registered charity number: 210161
*We advise all donors to obtain advice from a solicitor prior to making a legacy pledge or gift.
We are very grateful to the Trusts and Foundations that support our activities.
This valuable help enables us to offer an increasing range of educational and community outreach activities, improve access to geological resources, conserve and develop our world class library and continue to grow our activities championing a diverse and inclusive geoscience community.
We would be delighted to work with you on supporting the Geological Society through your Charitable Trust or Foundation; helping to promote the future of geoscience.
Get in touchPartnering with the Geological Society can enhance your brand, while helping to meet Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) objectives.
There are a number of ways businesses can get involved, including through, supporting our education and outreach activities or sponsoring a conference or event. We understand that no two businesses are the same and we will work with you to develop a bespoke package tailored to meet your specific needs and objectives.
Assist the Geological Society in continuing to host Events that reach all areas of geoscience, educating students through to experienced Earth scientists alike.
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The Written in History appeal is now closed after successfully reaching its target
In the autumn of 2022 the Geological Society launched Written in History, a campaign to fund the conservation of 12 volumes of letters sent in to Assistant Secretary’s office of the Geological Society between 1834 and 1880. Despite being one of the primary records of the Society’s history, they had to be closed off due to their poor condition.
The good news is that, thanks to the generosity of numerous donors, Written in History has now reached its target which has allowed us to conserve all of the volumes. For the first time we can now read letters which have not been looked at since they were originally bound into the volumes around 150 years ago.
Your donations have enabled us to have the letters conserved in such a manner that they can finally be catalogued properly and opened to researchers.