Welcome to the Platform Calgary Volunteer Landing Zone!
See below for ongoing opportunities to volunteer at Platform and/or community-hosted events at the Platform Innovation Centre throughout the year.
Platform Calgary is located at 407 9 Avenue SE.
Questions? Contact volunteer@platformcalgary.com.
May 28, 29, 30, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm each day
5-6 volunteers required to help with welcome/registration, room set up, catering support, microphone support, and other event related activities.
Join our AI Literacy for Employers Workshop in Calgary! Specifically designed for employers in Calgary, these workshops will equip your workforce with essential AI literacy skills. Register today to secure your spot!
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Literacy for Employers Workshop | 3 | 5/28/2025 | 5/30/2025 | |
Community Connect is a monthly gathering of Platform tech company members and support organizations/partners, that happens over the lunch hour and includes a fireside chat with a featured founder. This takes place at Platform 11:30 am - 1:00 pm and will take place on 3rd Tuesdays of the month on the following dates in 2025:
Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 22, May 27, Jun 24, Sept 16, Oct 28, Nov 25
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers per event to assist Platform team members with light event set up, guest check in, and post event reset.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Connect | 6 | 3/25/2025 | 11/25/2025 | |
Tech Talent Tuesday is a bi-weekly gathering for those interested in taking their first steps and/or advancing their career in tech. The series will rotate through topics including startups that are hiring, career pathways, tips from recruiters, co-founder stories and more. This takes place at Platform 4:30 - 6:30 pm every second Tuesday on the following dates in 2025:
Jan 28, Feb 11, Feb 18, Mar 11, Mar 25, Apr 8, Apr 22, May 6, May 20, Jun 3, Jun 17, Jul 15, July 29, Aug 12, Aug 26, Sept 9, Sept 16, Oct 7, Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 18, Dec 2, Dec 16
We are looking for 2-3 volunteers per event to assist Platform team members with light event set up, guest check in, and post event reset.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Talent Tuesday | 6 | 3/25/2025 | 12/16/2025 | |
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Startup Weekend Assistant Lead Volunteer | 0 | 5/9/2025 | 5/11/2025 | |
| Startup Weekend AV / Stage-hand Volunteer | 2 | 5/9/2025 | 5/11/2025 | |
| Startup Weekend General Volunteer | 7 | 5/9/2025 | 5/11/2025 | |
Tech Connect Alberta is more than just a name; it is a thriving community for tech enthusiasts and professionals. Here, we celebrate all facets of the tech industry—whether you are a skilled IT guru, a software engineer, a sales whiz, or a customer support pro—as long as you are passionate about technology and eager to help others advance in their careers, you are in the right place.
Our journey began as a small WhatsApp group, and today, we stand strong with nearly 3,000 members, fostering an engaged community on both WhatsApp and Discord. Our Discord community is a treasure trove of resources, featuring channels such as a Job Board, Resume Help, Event Recordings, and an array of enjoyable activities.
But we do not stop at mere networking. Tech meetups are about forging meaningful connections. We are proud to collaborate with other communities and organize volunteering events, creating opportunities to build lasting relationships.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tech Connect Alberta Meetups | 1 | 3/21/2025 | 12/17/2025 | |
Platform Calgary is a non-profit, member based organization. Our Mission is to bring together the resources of Calgary's tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation to scale.
Our volunteers play a vital role in facilitating our vision into reality.
