Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

APEGA's Edmonton and Fort McMurray Branch are looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience in an evening of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers and families. During the 2023-24 school year these branches will be hosting Science Nights each month at a different school in their local area. Volunteers can sign up for one or multiple Science Nights throughout the year. A pizza dinner and refreshments will be provided.

The Impact

APEGA’s outreach events, such as Science Nights and Science Olympics are vital pieces of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. 

Time Commitment

Approximately 3-hours per event

Schedule & Location

Edmonton Branch Science Nights:

September 28^th, 2023 | Aurora School | 12245 - 131 Street

CANCELLED October 19^th, 2023 | Wild Rose Elementary School | 58 Grenfell Avenue, St. Albert

November 8^th, 2023 | St. Vincent Catholic Elementary School | 10530 – 138 Street

January 18^th, 2024 | Steinhauer Elementary School | 10717 – 32A Avenue

February 8^th, 2024 | MAC Islamic Elementary School | 11342 – 127 Street

March 7^th, 2024 | Academy Saint Andre | 5811 Rue Eaglemont, Beaumont

April 10^th, 2024 | Ecole Champs Vallee School | 6002 30 Avenue, Beaumont

May 2^nd, 2024 | Elmwood School | 16324 83 Avenue

June 11^th, 2024 | Suzuki Charter School | 10720 54 Street

Fort McMurray Branch Science Nights:

Wednesday, October 25^th, 2023 | Greely Road School & Fort McMurray Islamic School | Greely Rd, Fort McMurray
Thursday, November 23^rd, 2023 | Christina Gordon School | 106 Parsons Creek Dr, Fort McMurray

Volunteer Benefits

Volunteer Duties

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

•  Review materials prior to the event
• Assist with setup and takedown of event
• Lead students in an activity or demonstration. Training will be provided
• Help students, parents and staff gain a deeper understanding of scientific principals demonstrated in the activity

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The Opportunity

The APEGA Science Olympics are back! APEGA's K-12 Outreach team is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2024 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Fort McMurray, Edmonton, or Calgary events. These events are great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. 

Event Dates

Fort McMurray – February 9^th, 2024

Edmonton – April 7^th, 2024

Calgary – May 25^th, 2024

The Impact

APEGA’s Science Olympics events are a vital piece of inspiring the next generation of professional engineers, geoscientist and for introducing students to the exciting possibilities of a career in STEM. These events are a great opportunity to promote your profession in the community, and log Professional Development Hours with APEGA. By participating in Science Olympics, volunteers challenge students to address real-world problems that require innovative solutions.

Volunteer Roles

Event Volunteers

Event Volunteers help with tasks including but not limited to: signing in students, setting up project material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, handing out student lunch and awards, and cleaning up project material.

Challenge Managers

Challenge Managers are responsible for leading a challenge on the day of the event. They will act as the point person for all volunteers judging that activity, requiring them to be deeply familiar with the activity and the APEGA Science Olympics event. This is a great opportunity if you would like to take on a larger role at the event.

Time Commitment

3 - 6 hours training

3-hours pre-event for Challenge Managers

6.5 – 8 hours on event day

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Promote your profession and enhance the understanding of the work of engineers and geoscientists
• Connect with other practicing members and university student members
• Earn credits for CPD (continuing professional development) and APEGA Volunteer Service Awards
• Promote a love of engineering and geoscience to students (grades 1-12) and their families, show the fun side and practical applications of engineering and geoscience
• Involvement in a fun and rewarding experience
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student member or applicant, in engineering or geoscience. Non-members with related experience in outreach, educations, or STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) fields are encouraged to apply.
• Interest in promoting engineering, geoscience, technology, and related careers to students in K-12.
• Previous volunteer experience at a recent in-person APEGA Science Olympics is an asset.
• Comfortable in discussing the basics of various aspects of engineering and geoscience with students.
• Interest in promoting engineering and geoscience and related careers.

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