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APEGA Science Olympics (Calgary)


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 2026 APEGA Science Olympics. Volunteer in-person at the Calgary event. Theis event is great opportunities to foster a love for Engineering and Geoscience in students, promote your profession in the community, and network with other volunteers.
Event Date
May 23^rd, 2026 University of Calgary Olympic Oval
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. By participating in the APEGA 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 challenge material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, distributing certificates, swag, and awards, and cleaning up challenge 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 of the 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 12-15 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 Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan Connect with other practicing members and university student members Earning hours towards 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 service awards.	Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student or applicant, in engineering or geoscience. Non-members with related experience in outreach, education, 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. Challenge Managers must have previous Science Olympics Volunteering experience
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APEGA Science Olympics (Edmonton)


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 2026 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 network with other volunteers.
Event Dates
February 22^nd, 2026 University of Alberta Butterdome
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 the APEGA 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 challenge material, answering student questions, judging students on skills demonstrated and challenge criteria met, distributing certificates, swag, and awards, and cleaning up challenge 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 of the 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 12-15 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 Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan Connect with other practicing members and university student members Earning hours towards 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 service awards.	Practicing or retired professional member, E.I.T., G.I.T., university student or applicant, in engineering or geoscience. Non-members with related experience in outreach, education, 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. Challenge Managers must have previous Science Olympics Volunteering experience
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