Volunteering with APEGA
As a volunteer, you are a key part of the self-regulation of engineering and geoscience. With your help and expertise, APEGA maintains the public trust and engages the science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) communities. Are you interested in ensuring only qualified applicants become members? Do you want to mentor and share your expertise with fellow members? Do you believe in the importance of being a role model for the next generation? If you said yes, we have the volunteer opportunities for you.
In 2025:
1,968 volunteers contributed
300 for the first time
35,729 combined hours
(regulatory and outreach activities)
across more than 70 opportunities
Interested in Becoming an APEGA Volunteer?
APEGA welcomes members in good standing at all stages of their careers, whether experienced professionals or members-in-training. Many of our opportunities are also open to non-members.
Before you apply, take a few minutes and watch Introduction to APEGA: An Orientation for Volunteers to learn more about APEGA's mandate, responsibilities, and the importance of volunteers to the association.
How Can You Share Your Passion for Your Profession?
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Whether you’ve been a professional for five years or 15 years, your voice is vital to self-regulation. Share your professional expertise and help shape the professions by volunteering on APEGA’s boards and committees. These important roles provide an opportunity for members to have a direct impact on public safety in Alberta and to build skills vital to many senior-level roles.
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Starting a new career is a challenge. Think back to when you started and the people who inspired and lifted you up. Now is your chance to do the same for a future professional engineer or geoscientist. Throughout the school year, APEGA’s outreach department runs a variety of career-building and networking events. You can give vital career advice, become a valuable professional connection, or help someone put their best self forward and jump-start their career.
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Donate your time to inspiring lifelong curiosity and a love of learning and have fun while helping. APEGA’s outreach department hosts a variety of events and activities for K-12 students and their families. Design complex challenges for students to solve at the APEGA Science Olympics, connect with classrooms to share your expertise, or introduce the public to the wonders of geoscience at the APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic. Whatever way you want to share your passion, APEGA has an opportunity for you.
Non-APEGA Volunteer Opportunities
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Fuel Young Minds at Aurora Charter School Science Fairs
Calling all science enthusiasts! The Canada-Wide Science Fair is seeking volunteer judges for the 2026 Science Fair
CWSF brings together the brightest young minds in STEM from across the country, and they need your expertise to help evaluate and inspire the next generation of innovators. Judging at CWSF is more than just assessing projects—it’s an opportunity to engage and inspire young minds who are passionate about science, technology, engineering, and math.
APEGA Registrants are encouraged to participate in this fantastic opportunity to give back to their communities and inspire the next generation.
For more information or to apply, visit: Canada-Wide Science Fair - Judge Information
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Fuel Young Minds at Aurora Charter School Science Fairs
The Engineering Career Centre at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary, is pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming Mission Possible event.
We are looking for industry professionals involved in student recruitment to assist and inspire our students who are seeking internships (summer or fall start) and new graduate opportunities. Your time and insight can make a meaningful difference in helping students build confidence and strengthen their interview skills.
Event Details:
Mission Possible - Practice Interviews and Networking
Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Time: 2:15 pm to 4:30 pm
What to expect:
- 2:00 pm - Check-in and light refreshments
- 2:15-2:30 pm – Industry representatives round table introductions
- 2:30 – 4:00pm – Practice Interviews (speed interview format. Example questions will be provided before the event).
- 4:00 – 4:30pm – Open networking with students
In addition to supporting student development, this event offers an opportunity to connect with emerging engineering talent and increase your organization’s visibility on campus.
Please let us know by Friday, April 24 at 1:00 pm if you or a colleague are available to participate. Contact us by sending an email to [email protected] with your confirmation. We would also appreciate hearing from you if you are unable to attend.
Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our students, we would be grateful to have you involved!
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Alberta Science Network is seeking volunteers to participate in our ASTech award-winning Scientists & Engineers-in-the-Classroom program. Volunteers go into classrooms to deliver Alberta education science curriculum-linked presentations to students and their teachers.The program focuses where the need is greatest—grades 1 to 6, where most teachers have little to no post-secondary science education. And now that the new curriculum has been introduced the need is greater still as many teachers have little or no history or lesson plans to help them.We will work with you in advance to develop your presentation and give you ideas and suggestions on how to get kids excited about science.Help us to inspire the next generation, one classroom at a time.For more information, please contact Ed Kusmirski, P.Eng., Executive Director, Alberta Science Network at [email protected] or visit us at AlbertaScienceNetwork.ca. -
Edmonton Islamic Academy - EIA Festival April 29
EIA Festival is an annual, parent-led fundraiser supports student well-being, school spirit, and long-term improvements within the school community. It provides a full day of engaging, grade-appropriate activities for students in Grades 1 through 6, encouraging teamwork, inclusion, and positive shared experiences. The festival has become a highly anticipated tradition that students look forward to each year. Beyond fostering a sense of community, the fundraiser also helps students understand the value of working toward long-term goals. Past initiatives have supported Chromebooks, library resources, and sports equipment. For the past two years, fundraising efforts have focused on building a new playground to promote physical activity and student wellness.
APEGA's Edmonton Branch is looking for enthusiastic volunteers interested in sharing their passion for engineering and geoscience during a day of fun, hands-on activities and demonstrations for students, teachers and families.
Volunteer shifts are 8:30am - 12:00pm or 12:00 - 3:30pm on Wednesday, April 29th.
Interested volunteers can register at the link below:
EIA Festival 2026 - Application
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Questions about APEGA's Volunteer Program?
Contact us at [email protected].