Not all of our volunteer activities require you to be a member of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI). However, if you are a corporate member we may ask you to support our professional and independent casework service. This means you may be asked to provide professional advice to eligible clients. Corporate members who volunteer may also be asked to mentor a volunteer who is less experienced or provide support to other corporate members.

However, anyone who has an interest in planning, enjoys working with people and communities, is from a planning or planning related profession or academic background is encouraged to register their interest with Planning Aid and may be able to get involved in our programme of community planning.

If you are a student member of the RTPI or student and not a member and looking for an opportunity to gain some planning experience you may be able to do this through our non-advisory volunteering opportunities and helping out at community planning events.