Volunteer with GAIN

Share your time. Inspire the next generation.


Volunteers are at the heart of GAIN’s mission to improve gender diversity in investment management.

By sharing your experience, you can help young women discover and pursue rewarding careers in the industry.

What is the GAIN Volunteer Portal?


How It Works

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Explore opportunities in the calendar below & select an event that interests you.


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Submit your details using the registration form linked to each event.

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We’ll confirm your participation and provide any preparation materials.

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If you don’t see anything suitable right now, register for our volunteer portal to get personalised notifications.

Upcoming Opportunities

Browse our calendar below to see all the ways you can get involved — 
from mentoring sessions and school visits to panel events and challenges.

Click on an event to learn more, see requirements, and register your interest.

23

Mar

6:00 pm — 7:00 pm

GAIN x University of Edinburgh – Prosper Social Investment Society – Pitch Night

The Proper Social Investment Society is seeking volunteer judges for their upcoming Pitch Night. The Investment Panel will be composed of industry professionals and investors who will review and rigorously question analysts’ developed equity investment theses. During the evening, participants will present a fully developed stock pitch, followed by a structured Q&A session with the panel. Detailed proposals will be circulated one week in advance, allowing judges time to assess the analysis and prepare thoughtful questions. Looking for professionals with experience evaluating stock pitches. They are particularly keen to assemble a diverse panel of judges, welcoming a broad range of perspectives, backgrounds, and levels of seniority. Judges are typically invited to: Probe the strength and differentiation of the investment thesis Challenge key assumptions, risks, and valuation frameworks Assess clarity of communication, conviction, and commercial awareness Pitch Night offers an excellent opportunity to engage with motivated student investors, contribute to the development of emerging talent, and support a growing community focused on rigorous, responsible investing.

Type

Society event

Location

Central & East, Scotland

Looking for

1 volunteers

1

remaining

23

Mar

2:00 pm — 5:00 pm

Podcast: What Happened in Q1 2026?

Type

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Location

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Looking for

3 volunteers

3

remaining

13

Apr

5:00 pm — 6:15 pm

GIIP ‘Investment Career Toolkit’ Virtual Panel

Our GAIN Investment Insight Programme 2026, wraps up with this final session discussing what their next steps are. This event will start with the group reflecting on the GIIP programme to date, before handing over to volnteers for a 50 minute panel. The event will close with the GAIN Team promoting the GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme 2027! We are seeking 3 volunteers within HR and early careers recruitment or investment professionals heavily involved in the recruitment process. You will give advice on how best to find internship opportunities, how to excel in an interview and what the students can be doing in the meantime to build their skills.

Type

Panel event

Location

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Looking for

4 volunteers

remaining

16

Apr

12:30 pm — 5:00 pm

De Lacy Academy Careers Fair

De Lacy Academy would like to invite you to take part in an exciting new Careers Event on 16th April 2026. De Lacy Academy is a forward-thinking school committed to supporting students in making informed choices about their futures. This year, the event will be open to all year groups, giving students earlier exposure to the wide range of opportunities available to them. This is a valuable opportunity to share your career journey, highlight pathways into your industry, and engage with students at different stages of their decision-making. By taking part, you will help students build a clearer understanding of Post-16 options and the skills and experiences needed to succeed.

Type

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Location

Yorkshire & The Humber, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

24

Apr

9:20 am — 10:00 am

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School – Assembly School Talk

St Michael’s Catholic Grammar School in London is seeking a volunteer to deliver an assembly talk to KS3 and KS4 students. St Michael’s is a high-achieving secondary school with a diverse and ambitious student community. This is an opportunity to speak to a large group of students about your career journey and industry.

Type

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Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

1 volunteers

1

remaining

24

Apr

8:00 am — 2:00 pm

Barnhill Community High School Careers Fair

Barnhill Community High School in Hillingdon, London is delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming Careers Fair. Barnhill Community High School is a co-educational secondary school with a diverse and ambitious community of students. The event aims to broaden students’ knowledge of different career pathways and raise their aspirations. We are seeking one or two volunteers to represent your industry and speak about your career journey.

Type

Careers fair

Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

28

Apr

7:30 am — 2:15 pm

Islip Manor High School Careers Fair

Islip Manor High School in London is delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming Careers Fair. Islip Manor is a co-educational secondary school with a diverse and ambitious community of students. The event aims to broaden students’ knowledge of different career pathways and raise their aspirations. We are seeking one or two volunteers to represent your industry and speak about your career journey.

Type

Guest talk

Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

12

May

10:00 am — 3:00 pm

Woodhouse College – Next Steps Week Talk

Woodhouse College in London is delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming Next Steps Week. We are looking for volunteers who can deliver a 1-hour session to Year 12 students, introducing GAIN and the investment management industry. If you have experience supporting personal statements or application readiness, this would also be a great fit. Sessions will run between Tuesday 12th May and Thursday 14th May (11:00–16:00), depending on your availability.

Type

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Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

3 volunteers

3

remaining

1

Jun

31

Aug

8:00 am — 8:00 am

2026 GAIN Empower Investment Internship Programme Mentorship

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Location

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Looking for

105 volunteers

105

remaining

2

Jun

8:00 am — 1:00 pm

Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls – Careers Fair

Ellen Wilkinson School for Girls in London is delighted to invite you to take part in their upcoming Careers Fair. Ellen Wilkinson is a high-performing, non-selective secondary school with a diverse and ambitious community of students. The event aims to broaden students’ knowledge of different career pathways and raise their aspirations. We are seeking one or two volunteers to represent the industry and speak about your career journey.

Type

Careers fair

Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

8

Jun

2:15 pm — 4:15 pm

Marlborough College Careers Fair

Marlborough College is seeking professionals from a wide range of industries to take part in a Careers Fair for students. Marlborough College is a leading independent school with a strong tradition of academic excellence and a vibrant, ambitious student community. This event will bring together 230 Lower Sixth students alongside 50 students from local maintained schools, including St John’s Marlborough and Swindon Academy. This is an excellent opportunity to showcase your career path, share insights into your industry, and engage with students who are beginning to explore their future options.

Type

Careers fair

Location

South West, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

1

Jul

9:30 am — 1:00 pm

Villiers High School – Careers Conference via Careers Hub

Villiers High School in London is delighted to invite you to take part in their upcoming Careers Conference (more information to follow, times tbc). Villiers High School is a co-educational 11–18 school with a sixth form, located in the Southall area of the London Borough of Ealing. The event aims to broaden students’ knowledge of different career pathways and raise their aspirations. We are seeking one or two volunteers to represent your industry and speak about your career journey.

Type

Guest talk

Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

6

Jul

8:00 am — 2:00 pm

Dormers Wells High School – Careers Fair

Dormers Wells High School in London is delighted to invite you to take part in our upcoming Careers Fair. Dormers Wells is a co-educational secondary school with a diverse and ambitious community of students. The event aims to broaden students’ knowledge of different career pathways and raise their aspirations. We are seeking one or two volunteers to represent your industry and speak about your career journey.

Type

Careers fair

Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

2 volunteers

2

remaining

9

Jul

7:30 am — 12:30 pm

Bishop Ramsey School – Mock Interviews

Bishop Ramsey Church of England School in London is seeking volunteers to support their upcoming mock interviews taking place in June. This is a valuable opportunity to help students prepare for real-world interview experiences and build their confidence. We are looking for individuals with strong interview skills who can conduct mock interviews, share how they approach interviews, and offer practical tips. You’ll also have the chance to talk about your role and industry, helping students understand different career pathways. This opportunity is open to both men, women and non-binary volunteers, and your support will make a vital impact on students’ future success.

Type

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Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

1 volunteers

1

remaining

10

Jul

10:00 am — 12:00 pm

Queensmead School – Mock Interviews

Queensmead School in London is seeking volunteers to support their upcoming mock interviews taking place in June. This is a valuable opportunity to help students prepare for real-world interview experiences and build their confidence. We are looking for individuals with strong interview skills who can conduct mock interviews, share how they approach interviews, and offer practical tips. You’ll also have the chance to talk about your role and industry, helping students understand different career pathways. This opportunity is open to both men, women and non-binary volunteers, and your support will make a vital impact on students’ future success.

Type

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Location

London & Surroundings, England

Looking for

1 volunteers

1

remaining

WATCH

Volunteering in Action


A short video series to help you understand the different ways to get involved with GAIN — whether you’re completely new, ready to mentor, or keen to share your story in schools and universities.

New Volunteers

School Talks

Mentoring

University Events

What, Where & How

Ways to volunteer


There’s no single way to make an impact. Our volunteers support GAIN in all sorts of ways — whether it’s five minutes of your time or a few hours each month. Here are just a few examples:

Be a guest speaker on our GAIN Meets podcast

Share your career story, insights, and advice with thousands of students listening to learn more about the investment industry.

Mentor students on our Insight or Internship Programmes

Offer one-to-one support, answer questions, and help them prepare for the next stage of their journey.

Deliver a school talk 


Inspire the next generation directly by speaking to students about your career path, challenges, and what working in investment is really like.

Make introductions

E-introduce us to your old school to arrange a talk, to your firm if you think they could support GAIN through sponsorship, or to colleagues who share our mission.

Judge student work submitted during our challenges

Help assess stock pitches and projects during our school or university investment challenges, and provide feedback that helps participants grow.

Help us create content

Create an inspiring “day in the life” blog article, or appear in video interviews for our social media channels to help students understand what investment roles look like in reality.

Join the Volunteer Advisory Council

Join our panel of active GAIN volunteers who meet quarterly to offer industry insight and advice on our programmes, strategy & positioning.

Join a panel event

Take part as a guest speaker in an online talk like this one, helping students see a range of diverse voices and perspectives in investment.

Who can volunteer?


We welcome volunteers from all corners of the investment world – from analysts and portfolio managers to HR professionals and senior leaders.

You don’t need to have a long CV to make an impact; enthusiasm, empathy, and a desire to support others are what matter most.

Whatever your skills, experience, or availability, there’s a way to get involved that fits you.

Want to stay in the loop?

Sign up for volunteer updates and we’ll email you when new opportunities open.

Volunteer Signup & Newsletter


Never miss a chance to get involved.

Sign up with us as a volunteer and you’ll receive our fortnightly Volunteer Newsletter: it’s the best way to stay up to date with upcoming opportunities, events, and ways to support GAIN.

We’ll only send relevant updates for volunteers – no spam, ever.

You’ll receive:

  • A summary of upcoming volunteering events
  • New opportunities to speak, mentor or host sessions
  • Highlights from recent activities and success stories
  • Occasional calls for specific expertise or support
  • Sign up to start receiving your volunteer updates

Connect with the GAIN volunteer community


As well as helping us in our mission to get more young women & non-binary students interested in, and into, investment management careers, we also run quarterly volunteer networking drinks.

These informal events are a great way to expand your professional network and meet likeminded professionals from across the investment sector.

“Thank you for organising everything so meticulously and dedicating so much time to building bright futures for young aspiring girls! I’ve really loved volunteering.”

We’d love your feedback

If you’ve already volunteered with GAIN, we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback helps us make every volunteering experience even more impactful and rewarding.

FAQs


Visit our dedicated volunteer events page to view all of our upcoming opportunities. Click the “Register” button to submit your interest and a member of the GAIN team will be in touch to confirm your place and discuss next steps.

No! We are always looking for new volunteers to help drive GAIN’s mission and would love to hear from you. We couldn’t do what we do without our wonderful network of volunteers.

With the exception of school talks which always require a female volunteer, men are welcome to volunteer at our events. If female-only volunteers are required, this will be specified on the event post.

In this scenario, we will always prioritise volunteers from our sponsor firms. After this, we choose based on those who most closely match the volunteer request.

Absolutely! Feel free to share the latest volunteer newsletter with them or direct them to the page to fill out our Volunteer Registration form.

We welcome volunteers at all stages in their investment career – from those in their first role in the industry through to CIOs and CEOs. We’re also keen to work with volunteers across all areas of the industry, from investment decision making to HR, Marketing, and everything in between.

For school talks, we’ll provide you with a GAIN slide deck to use on the day. For university and programme events, these are usually more specific, and we’ll provide any necessary materials ahead of time.

Yes! We hold quarterly networking drinks to facilitate meetups between volunteers and the GAIN team. Keep an eye on our newsletter and events page to find out when the next event will be and register your place.

No. We have volunteering opportunities all over the country. If you’re based in Scotland or the North of England, join our dedicated LinkedIn groups to stay in the loop about what’s happening in your region.

Yes, a lot of our volunteering opportunities take place virtually. Details on whether an event is in person or online will be included on the event post.

Please email us with feedback: volunteers@gainuk.org

Make a difference

One session at a time.

Your insight could be the moment that sparks someone’s confidence, direction, or future in investment.
Take a look at what’s coming up, and get involved today.