Useful Forms and Documents
Here you will find information and resources for committee members and volunteers involved in member network activities and events.
Files and resources of interest to all committee members
This handbook outlines the support and guidance available to all member network committees and volunteers and is updated regularly by the RSC Networks Team.
RSC Prizes: Guidance for Committees
A guide to support member network committees in running a competitive prize scheme.
If your committee are considering setting up a new prize, please complete and return this form.
RSC Gift and Hospitality Policy
Guidance for giving and receiving gifts for RSC volunteers, members and staff.
Volunteer Problem Solving Policy
Guidance for when issues about volunteering or a volunteer need to be addressed.
We recognise the importance of volunteers to the Royal Society of Chemistry. These Principles set the standards for the volunteer experience, and the responsibilities of both the RSC
and volunteers to each other.
Information for new committee members
Outputs from previous events for member networks
Volunteer Survey findings
In September 2022 the Member Networks team presented the findings of the Volunteer Survey in a series of drop-ins, and answered questions from attendee volunteers.
Networks Volunteer Survey presentation 2022
Networks Volunteer Survey Q&A summary 2022
More outputs from previous events
Member Networks Conference 2018
Documents for claiming expenses for member network activities
Submission and approval of Member and Non-Member expenses
Guidance for claiming expenses for voluntary activities.
Member and Non-member expense form version 1.5
Member and non-member form for claiming expenses from the RSC.
Resources to support our member network Chairs
All contracts for member nework activities must be signed by a member of staff - member network volunteers cannot sign contracts on behalf of the RSC. This guide outlines the contract review process for member networks.
Contract and MCB Approval Form
Complete and return the contract approval form for each contract your committee receives.
Complete and return this form for any joint events run between the RSC and SCI that do not require a contract to be signed.
Volunteer Problem Solving Policy
Our policy for dealing with difficult volunteers.
The Rules and Guidelines for all of our member networks.
Resources to support our member network Secretaries
Download and complete the 2022 Annual Report throughout the year. Completed reports must be returned to the Networks Team by Friday 27 January 2023.
Introduction to the 2022 Annual Report Form
Download a step-by-step pdf guide to completing the 2022 Annual Report.
2021 Annual Report Form video guide
Watch our 15 minute video guide to completing the 2021 Annual Report.
Download this guide to help your committee deal with member data safely.
E-alert request form for member networks
Download and return this form to request an e-alert to be sent to your members.
A short guide to help committees write more effective and engaging e-alerts.
Agenda Template for Member Networks
A branded agenda template for committees.
Minute Template for Member Networks
A branded minute template for committees.
Resources to support our member network Treasurers
Interest Group Top Up Fund Application Form
Local Section Top Up Fund Application Form
VAT as it affects Interest Groups of the RSC
RSC Gift and Hospitality Policy
Support for managing your committee
Rules and guidance notes for member networks
A document outlining the rules for RSC member networks, including guidance notes and a glossary of terms.
Call for new committee members - E-alert template
A template for opening a call to recruit new committee members.
Outline of RSC member network election process
A detailed outline of the member network election process from call to the ballot.
Volunteer Problem Solving Policy
RSC Gift and Hospitality Policy
Events Services Request - Member Networks
Click to set up and submit an event registration request. This is for online registrations for both free to attend and paying member network events.
Contract and MCB Approval Form
Please complete this form for joint RSC and SCI events when no contracts have to be signed.
VAT as it affects Interest Groups of the RSC
Top of the Bench Organiser's Handbook 2022-2023
Brand Centre
All of our member networks can use the brand centre to order promotional items and create their own literature. You will need your username and password to log in.
Inclusion & Diversity resources
Covid-19 policy for RSC physical events (February 2022)
Hybrid event drop in - BMCS Hybrid Event slides - Chris Swain
RSC Events Team - hybrid events guidance for member networks (January 2022)
Organising hybrid events and meetings
Gives an overview of some of the issues to consider when organising hybrid events. Includes feedback and costs of hybrid events run by BMCS at Churchill College and the Toxicology Group at Burlington House.
Frequently asked questions - organising online events
Download our FAQ guide for organising and running virtual member network events on GoToMeeting GoToWebinar or Zoom.
GoToMeeting Booking Form
Click here to begin booking your GoToMeeting
GoToWebinar Booking Part 1
Click to begin booking your GoToWebinar
GoToWebinar Booking Form - Part 2 (optional)
Click here to incorporate polls, videos, handouts and surveys into your webinar
Click to begin booking your Zoom meeting
Affiliate membership offer for online member network events
We are offering free Affiliate membership to attendees of online member network events who aren’t already RSC members. Use the slides below to share the bespoke discount code with your audience and encourage any non-members to apply and join your group.
Affiliate member information for online IG events - 16 x 9
Resources to support our committees to engage with members
E-alert request form for member networks
Download and return this form to request an e-alert to be sent to your members.
A short guide to help committees write more effective and engaging e-alerts.
Social media training for member networks
Click to watch our three webinars about social media: Social Media for Beginners; Finding and Planning Content; and Scheduling your Content
Social Media 1: Social Media for Beginners
Social Media 2: Finding and Planning Content
Social Media training: Frequently Asked Questions
Community News story template for member networks
Member network contracts
All contracts for member network activities must be signed by a member of staff - member network volunteers cannot sign contracts on behalf of the RSC. This guide outlines the contract review process for member networks.
Contract and MCB Approval Form
Anti-bribery training for volunteers
Our five minute training video introduces the 2010 Bribery Act and how it applies to the RSC, our members and volunteers
Bribery Training - Case Studies
Examples of situations where member network volunteers might experience a conflict of interest or attempt at bribery
Anti-bribery policy for RSC staff, volunteers, and members
RSC Gift and Hospitality Policy
Guidance for giving and receiving gifts for RSC volunteers, members and staff
Data protection resources for committee members
A handout created to help volunteers understand responsibilities and obligations under the General Data Protection Regulation
Data protection compliance form
Committee members must return a completed form to the Networks Team to request member data
Non-member consent to event communications
GDPR Guidelines for our member networks (May 2018)
Branded templates for committees
RSC branded powerpoint template for member networks - 16x9
RSC branded powerpoint template for member networks - 4x3
Agenda Template for Member Networks
Minute Template for Member Networks
Brand Guidelines for Member Networks
Documents supporting use of the RSC Brand Centre
All of our member networks can use the RSC Brand Centre to order bespoke promotional items and create their own literature. You will need your username and password to log in; please contact the Networks team with comments or questions.
Brand Centre
Click to log into the brand centre.
Brand Centre FAQs - Interest Groups
The Rules and Guidelines for all of our member networks.
Volunteer Problem Solving Policy
Our policy for dealing with difficult volunteers.
Call for new committee members - E-alert template
Outline of RSC member network election process
Download and complete the 2022 Annual Report throughout the year. Completed reports must be returned to the Networks Team by Friday 27 January 2023.