Get involved

The RTPI encourages all of our members to get involved in the Institute's activities. Becoming an active member of the RTPI is your opportunity to shape the work of the RTPI, to help widen the reach of planning, to give your profession a voice and it can even help further your career.

How can I get more involved with the RTPI and planning profession?

• Contribute to one of our open consultations
• Get involved in policy development work for your local RTPI nation or region
• Participate in one of our networks
• Join your National or Regional Committee
• Represent the RTPI on our education accreditation panels or university partnership boards
• Help develop careers by mentoring for the Licentiate APC
• Volunteer with Planning Aid England
• Shape the future of planning with Young Planners
• Become an assessor
• Stand in the annual RTPI elections

These are just some of the ways that you can become more involved with the work of the RTPI.

Want to know more?

Our role descriptions outline the experience and commitment required by our volunteers. You will find more information and contact details for each role in the sections below.

• Chair Role Description - English Regions
• Chair, RTPI Cymru

• Honorary Secretary - English Regions
• Honorary Secretary, RTPI Cymru

• Honorary Treasurer - English Regions
• Honorary Treasurer, RTPI Cymru

• Regional Activities Committee Member - English Regions
• Active Member Guide

If you have a general enquiry please contact Sarah Woodford, Head of English Regions by email sarah.woodford@rtpi.org.uk. For Scotland contact scotland@rtpi.org.uk, for Wales contact wales@rtpi.org.uk, for Northern Ireland contact julie.sullivan@rtpi.org.uk and for Ireland contact ireland@rtpi.org.uk