Our Volunteers
The driving force of our community
We’re powered by you
A network of around 7,000 dedicated volunteers
As an organisation, we’re driven by volunteers, and their contributions are invaluable to our collective mission.
We’re proud to have a network of around 7,000 dedicated people who place patients at the heart of everything they do and actively help us shape the future of cardiovascular health.
By generously sharing their time and expertise, our volunteers ensure that the ESC remains independent, credible, relevant and evidence-based, while staying closely aligned with the needs of our professional community.
How you can contribute
Our volunteers support the ESC in so many ways - Discover how you can join them and transform heart health
Shaping science together
Volunteers drive the development of ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines, contribute to vital research, projects and registries, and serve as Editors-in-Chief or on the editorial boards of our journals. Thanks to their dedication, we continue to lead the way in cardiovascular science.
Building knowledge with passion
Our volunteers inspire learning and growth across our community. They review and select abstracts, develop educational programmes and create innovative learning pathways that empower healthcare professionals and advance cardiology education for all.
Shaping scientific programmes
Behind every ESC event is the creativity and commitment of our volunteers. From building scientific programmes to sharing their expertise on stage, they ensure our meetings are first-class experiences for all attendees.
Guiding our strategy through leadership opportunities
Our volunteers are at the heart of ESC’s leadership. Our ESC Board and Officers play a crucial role in guiding our strategic direction to ensure our vision becomes a reality. Through collaborative governance and close partnership with ESC staff, their insight and expertise strengthen every decision we make.
Leading our communities
Our volunteers bring the ESC community to life. Through our Subspecialty Associations, Committees, Councils, Working Groups and Task Forces, they collaborate to define the future of cardiology and strengthen our global cardiovascular network of passionate professionals.
Advocating for patients
Volunteers champion the needs of patients in everything we do. Representing the ESC in collaborations with policymakers, institutions and partners, they ensure that patient care remains at the heart of cardiovascular policy and practice.
Take the first step in becoming a volunteer by joining us as a member.
Become a member
Join our global community where expertise meets impact - grow, connect, and lead.