Volunteer with APEGA


APEGA - Local Branches

Branch Science Nights

The Opportunity

APEGA's Edmonton and Calgary Branches 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 2024-25 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:

Thursday, February 20th, 2025 | Thorncliffe School | 8215 175 street, Edmonton

Thursday, March 20th, 2025 | Centennial School | 17420 57 Ave NW, Edmonton

Thursday, April 24th, 2025 | Patricia Heights | 16216 78 Avenue NW, Edmonton

Thursday, May 15th, 2025 | Norwood School | 9520 111 Ave NW, Edmonton 

 

Calgary Branch Science Nights:

February 27th, 2025 | Chaparral School | 480 Chaparral Drive SE, Calgary

March 13th, 2025 | Cranston School | 205 Cranston Dr SE, Calgary

April 17th, 2025 | Banting and Best School | 1819 66 Ave SE, Calgary

 

 

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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APEGA - Science Olympics

APEGA Branch Science Olympics

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The Opportunity

 

Each year several of APEGA's 10 branches host local Science Olympics Events in their communities. These interactive, interschool engineering and geoscience events challenge students in grades 4 – 12 to compete in a series of application and problem-solving challenges designed to promote teamwork, creative thinking, and fun.

 

If you're looking for a way to promote STEM education in your community, the Fort McMurray Branch is currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience with students at the 2025 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 and promote your profession in the community

 

Event Dates

 

Fort McMurray – February 7th, 2025

 

 

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 Role

 

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.

 

 

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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APEGA Science Olympics

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 2025 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the 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

 

Edmonton – Saturday, April 5th, 2025

Calgary – Saturday, May 24th, 2025

 

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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Other Opportunities

External Boards & Committees

 

The Opportunity

For the past 32 years, Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA), operating on behalf of the Government of Alberta, has stewarded provincial recycling programs for used electronics, paint, tires, and used oil & materials. During this time, ARMA has been working to help develop a marketplace that extends the lifecycle of these products, increasing their value through the supply chain so they can be used differently and more efficiently, ultimately reducing landfill waste and becoming an economic driver in Alberta and around the world.

 

APEGA seeks an experienced professional member to serve as the association’s representative on ARMA’s Nominating Committee, which serves to identify, recruit and review candidates to serve on ARMA’s Board of Directors.

 

Time Commitment

2-3x (approximately) meetings annually, either in-person or virtually. Meetings are approximately 90 minutes to 2-hours in length.

 

2-year term

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Read and review agenda materials in advance of meeting
  • Review the authorities Director Qualifications and Eligibility Criteria and recommend proposed changes
  • Identify, recruit and review Candidates qualified to become Board Members
  • Nominate Candidates for appointment
  • Recommend nominees to fill vacancies outside of normal recruitment cycle

 

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

  • Earn CPD Credits for time donated
  • Expand your professional network
  • Get involved in your community and have an impact on recycling programs in the province
  • Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

 

  • Strong public service orientation
  • Experience reviewing resumes and qualifications
  • Governance experience is an asset
  • Integrity and high ethical standards
  • Strong communication, analytical and decision making skills.

 

 

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