Volunteer with APEGA

The Opportunity

APEGA's Edmonton and Peace Region 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:

Wednesday, October 9^th, 2024 | Athlone School | 12940-129 Street NW, Edmonton

Thursday, November 14^th, 2024 | Wild Rose Elementary School | 58 Grenfell Avenue, St Albert 

Thursday, November 28^th, 2024 | McKernan School | 11330 76 Ave NW, Edmonton

Wednesday, January 15^th, 2025 | Brander Gardens School | 14865 56 avenue NW, Edmonton

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

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

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

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

Peace Region Branch Science Nights:

Saturday, October 12^th, 2024 | Spirit of the North Community School | 10801 102 St, High Level, AB 

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 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 5^th, 2025

Calgary – Saturday, May 24^th, 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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The Opportunity

There’s more to being a professional engineer or geoscientist than simply completing a degree, which is itself a major accomplishment. New professionals must learn to navigate not only the post-university world, but also the unique challenges beginning a new career in a complex industry. If you’re an experienced Professional or a new Member in Training, don’t you wish you could have had someone to help guide you as you embarked on the next stage of your career?

The Impact

APEGA's University Outreach volunteers create a positive impact in the community by providing career guidance to students and new graduates through a variety of programs. Volunteers virtually review students resumes, give rapid-fire in-person resume advice and lead 7-minute mock interviews. This important work helps up and coming professionals succeed in their chosen professions, jumpstart their careers, and navigate the complexities of the engineering and geosciences industries in Alberta.

Upcoming Events

November 4th, 2024 | 5:30-8:00pm | University of Calgary

Come join APEGA volunteers for a fun and fast-paced evening of speedy Mock Interviews. Give rapid-fire advice and help students kick-start their careers. Parking costs will be covered and a pizza dinner will be provided. 

Time Commitment

Approximately 1-3 hours per month

Volunteer Benefits

Ideal Skillsets

• Earn CPD Credits for time donated
• Give back to the professions by mentoring the next generation of professionals.
• Expand your professional network
• Volunteering is your ticket to exclusive APEGA event invites, recognition gifts and long-service awards.

• Practicing or retired professional Engineer or Geoscientist or human resources professional
• At least 1 year of experience reviewing resumes or conducting employment interviews in a professional capacity
• Comfortable sharing knowledge and experience with students
• Volunteers with experience as an internationally trained profession and those with unique career paths are encouraged to participate in these opportunities.

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