APEGA - Science Olympics

The Opportunity

The APEGA Central Alberta Branch will be hosting the 2026 APEGA Central Alberta Branch Science Olympics on May 2, 2026 at Eastview Middle School. We are looking for volunteers to support the event. There are three divisions at the science Olympics with 2 mystery challenges per division. The divisions are grades 4-6 (Div 2), grades 7-9 (Div 3), and grades 10-12 (Div 4). We need the following roles filled: Challenge leaders, Judges, General Volunteers, Snack Coordinator, Emcee, and Registration Desk. 

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.

Shift Time & Location

Volunteers are required from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Eastview Middle School Gym in Red Deer. There will also be one or more volunteer meetings prior to the event to get things organized. 

Event Date (May 2^nd, 2026)

Shift Time: 11:00am - 5:00pm. Event runs 12:30-4:45pm

Event Location: Eastview Middle School - 3929 40 Ave, Red Deer

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
• Fulfil CPD requirements by adding your APEGA volunteering activities to your PACE plan
• Promote a love of engineering and geoscience to students, 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.
• Comfortable in discussing the basics of various aspects of engineering and geoscience with students.
• Interest in promoting engineering and geoscience and related careers.
• comfortable assisting with light labour (setting up and take down of tables, chairs, event materials)