Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

APEGA is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to develop and enhance creative engineering and geoscience-related challenges for the 2026 APEGA Science Olympics, as well as to enhance our bank of activities for APEGA Elementary Science Nights. Successful applicants can participate in-person in Edmonton and Calgary, or participate virtually from other locations.

Time Commitment

• 6-7 (3-hours) meetings held on Saturdays or weekday evenings in June and July 2025:
• Most work will be completed during the meeting time.
• Needed deliverables will be communicated throughout the meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Attend all workgroup meetings with fellow volunteers and teacher advisors.
• Research and develop curriculum-appropriate challenges and activities for students in Grades 1-12 from various sources, including previous Science Olympics events and current Science Nights activity bank.
• Each participant will be responsible for developing one challenge or activity and associated materials.
• Provide recommendations to improve challenges, challenge evaluations, and activities, including testing for viability, safety, and age-appropriateness.
• Prepare a detailed write-up for their challenge or activity, outlining instructions, materials, requirements, and any relevant background information.
• For Science Olympics challenges only:
• Prepare detailed judging rubric, including evaluation of skills demonstrated (communication, teamwork, problem-solving, creativity).
• Document testing station set-up materials and instructions
• Meet submission deadlines as outlined by APEGA staff.

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Expand your professional network
• Get involved in your community and have a direct impact on the continued growth of Calgary region
• 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., or a university student/applicant in engineering or geoscience. Non-members with related experience in STEM (science, technology, education and math) fields, education, or outreach are also eligible to apply.
• Takes pride in the professions of engineering and geoscience.
• Willingness to share knowledge and experience with young people.
• Interested in promoting engineering, geoscience, technology, and related careers to students in Grades 1-12.
• Creative and open-minded, with a willingness to collaborate.
• Has a device with video-conferencing capabilities to participate in virtual meetings.
• Has previously volunteered at APEGA Science Olympics and/or APEGA Science Nights

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The Opportunity

APEGA is looking for volunteers for the Work Readiness Advisory Group for 2025/2026. This is a volunteer opportunity for university students and Members-in-Training (MITs) to support and enhance APEGA’s outreach efforts.

APEGA’s Work Readiness is a free program designed to help students and Members-in-training to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes to prepare them for the workplace and to become a professional.

The Impact

Participants will assist in running events, contribute to development of the Work Readiness Program, and represent APEGA on campus. This role allows you to gain valuable volunteer experience for your resume, meet industry professionals, and develop your leadership and communication skills. Currently Edmonton is looking for student volunteers and Calgary is looking for both student and MIT volunteers.

Time Commitment

Approximately 4-8 hours per month

Volunteer Benefits

Required Qualifications

• Develop valuable skills that will help you exceed in your career.
• Expand your professional and personal networks.
• Time given as part of this volunteer opportunity can be used towards the experience requirements of the Work Readiness Program.
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Must be a student or MIT
• Must be enrolled in the Work Readiness Program
• Must be located in Edmonton or Calgary due to in-person meeting requirements

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