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BE THE VOICE. BE THE ACTION.
BE A CHANGEMAKER
Diversity and Awareness Skill Building Youth Program - Changemakers
Changemakers is a free skill building program for youth (16-30) that supports participants in becoming confident, skilled leaders and advocates for building more inclusive communities.
Gain Knowledge, Skills and Tools To:
Inspire Change by learning how to support diverse voices and build more inclusive communities.
Grow Your Voice through mentorship, workshops, and volunteer experiences that build your confidence.
Lead with Purpose by developing
Hello everyone!
We are currently looking for volunteers to help with the upcoming Fall 2025 Math Fair/Unfair!
This is a great opportunity to get involved with mathematics outreach for elementary-age students. There will be a Math Fair run by the Math 160 students, and a Math Unfair where the students learn winning strategies for a variety of two-player games.
The event will take place in UCOMM on two different days: Wednesday Nov. 26 and Friday Nov. 28.
There will be two shifts: 9:30–11:30am and 12:30–2:30pm.
You may volunteer for one or both shifts. Food and drinks will be provided between shifts.
We need to fill the following roles (9 volunteers per shift):
Guides (6 per shift) — Guides will escort students between the Math Fair and Math Unfair and assist presenters in the Unfair rooms. Maps and clear instructions will be provided.
Presenters (3 per shift) — Presenters will teach the students how to play the Math Unfair games, play practice rounds with them, and explain the winning strategies. A short training session will be held before the event.
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up using the link below, and indicate the shift(s) and role you prefer:
Please note: there are two sheets that you can switch between on the bottom left of the document. Make sure you are on the right day for which you like to volunteer.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Best,
Phong T. Ho (He/Him)
BSc Math '23
University of Alberta
Website: https://whosphong.github.io/
Genie’s Genies Volunteer Recruitment!
Genie’s Genies is a student-led volunteer committee looking for enthusiastic volunteers to brighten the days of seniors in local care homes! Whether it’s playing games, chatting over tea, helping with crafts, or sharing music and stories, your time can make a real difference in someone’s life.
The time commitment is completely flexible! Join our newsletter to get updates on upcoming events and only sign up for the activities that fit in your schedule. It’s an easy and rewarding way to give back, connect with older generations, and bring joy to those who may not have regular visitors.
Volunteering at a senior’s home is a chance to make meaningful connections, gain empathy and communication skills, and be part of a community that values compassion and kindness. Even a small amount of your time can leave a lasting impact!
Join Genie’s Genies today and help make every visit enjoyable!
Join our newsletter to hear about exciting upcoming events and activities!
Contact: geniegivesback@genieseniorservices.com if you have any questions.
Looking for a fun way to meet new people, build your communication skills, learn about local history, and gain experience leading educational programming? If so, Rutherford House may have a volunteer opportunity right for you!
Rutherford House is the restored home of Alberta’s first premier and founder of the University of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford and his family. Today, the stunning post-Edwardian style home overlooking the North Saskatchewan River is a designated provincial historic site restored to the year 1915. Operated by the Heritage Division of Alberta Arts, Culture and Status of Women, Rutherford House is dedicated to promoting Edmonton’s vibrant cultural heritage, as well as inhabitants.
Rutherford House is currently looking for individuals to join our volunteer team as a School Program Volunteer, Programs and Special Events Volunteer, and/or as a Volunteer Historical Interpreter! In these roles you will play an integral part in the museum’s programming by interacting with museums guests and school groups and ensuring their visit to Rutherford House is a fun and educational experience. Tasks may include:
·Delivering on-site school programs, leading groups of students during site tours and educational activities focused on current Alberta curriculum requirements.
·Engaging with students and educators, ensuring their visit to Rutherford House is a meaningful and fun experience.
·Overseeing hands-on activity stations, including baking in the historic kitchen and craft stations.
·Assisting staff members with tasks to get ready for upcoming programs and events, such as preparing craft supplies or baking treats.
·Providing visitors with guided tours of the museum and grounds.
Volunteers will be guided by the site’s Senior Historical Interpreter and Interpretive team, and on-site training will be provided. Volunteers must be enthusiastic, outgoing, and have a passion for local history and sharing it with others to succeed in this role. Prior interpreting or teaching experience is an asset but not required! Scheduling for these roles is determined by the museum’s bookings and special events schedule. Volunteers will be provided with Rutherford House polo shirts to wear during their shifts.
If you have any questions, or are interested in joining our volunteer team, please contact the site’s Senior Historical Interpreter, Colby Parkkila, at colby.parkkila@gov.ab.ca or call 780-427-1787.
Our school, Connect Society, is a preschool program that supports and aids Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals. Our kids are age 3-6 and would love some volunteers who are interested in working in a Deaf and Hard of Hearing environment, students who are interested in learning ASL and supporting students with language delays. Our programming hours are from 8:30-2:30 Monday through Thursday.
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM (ASP)
NOW RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS
VOLUNTEER TODAY!
Volunteering with the After School Program (ASP) gives you the opportunity to:
Tutor and mentor newcomer students from elementary to senior high school
Help students build new skills
Support literacy, numeracy, and English language learning
Share knowledge about Canada
Help integrate students into their new community
Participate in academic, recreation, and creative activities
Program runs Monday to Friday from 3-5 pm after school
For more information
Email Ramona at rblacklock@eisa-edmonton.org
Phone: 780-474-8445
www.eisa-edmonton.org/volunteer/
Volunteer High School Basketball coach or coach needed
Old Scona Academic Jr Girls team
Very intelligent respectful and coachable girls need a coach
No pressure to win, just looking to build a program.
Season starts in november, break at christmas. Championship games are March 7 and 8th.
Games would be on either Tuesday or Thursday nightsPractices after school close to the University of Alberta at King Edward Elementary. Practices Monday or Wednesday or both (you decide).
Great for your teaching resume.
Contact james.sochan@epsb.ca
Each year, school divisions collaborate to bring a literacy initiative to Edmonton-area schools called "Read-In Week." Local schools open their doors to anyone willing to volunteer to share a love of reading with students. All it takes is a willing reader to contact a neighbourhood school and set up a time to read to a class (or a few classes!).
Would you be willing to share this initiative with the ESA? Here is a message you can post:
READ IN Week is coming October 6-10!
For over 30 years, Edmontonians have celebrated literacy and the love of reading during READ IN Week. From childhood to adulthood, literacy is a lifelong journey, and you can help.
As a pre-service teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to make connections to a local school and gain volunteer experience. To get started, call your neighborhood school and set up a time to read to a class or two or three! Don't forget to put it on your resume!
Volunteer to read and make a difference! Learn more at readin.ca.
What is YRAP? The Youth Restorative Action Project (YRAP) is a non-profit, youthled organization based in Edmonton, Alberta. Our goal is to create restorative justice alternatives that focus on healing, accountability, and community support. YRAP supports youth who are involved in the criminal justice system, particularly those who have experienced systemic barriers such as racism, poverty, trauma, and marginalization. Contact Us! Address: 1004 104 Ave NW, Unit 1123 Edmonton, AB
Email: yrap@yrap.org
Website: www.yrap.org
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Youth Restorative Action Plan
We're reaching out from Aurora Academic Secondary Charter School in hopes of connecting with student teachers or science students who might be interested in volunteering as judges for our upcoming Grade 8/9 Science Fair on Friday, January 23rd, 2026.
Event details:
Orientation: 2 - 2:30pm
Judging: 2:30 - 7pm (flexible participation within this window)
Location: Aurora Academic Secondary Charter School: 12050 95A Street
Perks: Pizza supper and light refreshments provided and a personalized reference letter will be offered to volunteers.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring educators to engage with students, gain experience in evaluating project-based learning and to connect with a potential employer for their future.
If you have student teachers or other science students who might be interested, we'd appreciate it if you could share our poster/registration information with them. Whether they are in biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science, their knowledge could make a big impact. No prior judging experience is required, just curiosity and a willingness to engage. We'd appreciate it if you could post/share the attached poster.
Thank you for supporting young scientists of the future!
UofA Open House
Are you passionate about your studies and want to share that excitement with future UAlberta students? If the answer is yes, we would love to have you join the Faculty of Education booth at the U of A Open House! We would love for you to answer questions about your journey through the BEd program and share your experience with High School students.
This opportunity would require a minimum commitment of 3.5 hours on Saturday, October 18th at Open House, but we would love to have you join us even longer! More information & training will be provided prior to the event.
The Education Students’ Association (ESA) is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic volunteer commissioner to join our team! If you’re passionate about community engagement, love organizing events, and want to help students with meaningful volunteer opportunities, this role is for you! Sounds like your kind of thing? Make your mark. Get involved. Be ESA. Email Anthony at esapres@ualberta.ca for more information!
WILDNorth – Northern Alberta Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation
Position: WILDEducation Volunteer
Time Period: September-November
Hours: 3 hours per week for 3 months, static schedule
Start date: Early to mid-September
WILDNorth is seeking enthusiastic people who love wildlife, have a strong desire to learn, and work
well independently and with a team, to assist us in teaching the next generation about the
importance of wildlife in the community!
WILDNorth is a non-partisan, charitable organization that provides compassionate care for injured,
orphaned, and contaminated wildlife and educates the public on the importance of wildlife in our
community. We provide a high standard of care to a wide variety of native and migratory species.
Approximately 80% of our patients are wild birds (waterfowl, birds of prey, songbirds) and 20% small
mammals (squirrels, porcupines, fox).
Duties: Working under the supervision of the WILDEducation Manager, volunteers will
• Deliver pre-determined virtual science presentations to elementary students (grades 3-6)
• Deliver pre-determined virtual science presentations to junior high students (grade 7)
• Research and write articles for WILDNorth's Wildlife Wire Newsletter
• Assist with various duties within the WILDEducation Program
• Eligible to host outreach booths at events (Edmonton Wildlife Festival / WILDRun) and interface
with the public (dependent on in person events)
• Volunteers are required to follow all WILDNorth policy, procedures, and protocols
Qualifications and Requirements:
1) Police Information Check
2) Ability to represent WILDNorth in a positive light while adhering to our organizational vision and
mission
3) Must be 18 years of age or older
4) Weekday daytime availability (during school hours)
Assets:
1) Background in education or biology
2) Experience with children
3) Experience designing and or delivering educational programming
4) Knowledgeable in science and nature topics (i.e. Wildlife Identification)
5) Project management experience
**Training Provided**
Benefits of Volunteering:
1) Raise awareness and provide effective public education
2) Advocate for wildlife by creating and delivering programing
3) Resume Building
Application Process:
1. Fill in an application form at https://wildnorth.ca/who-we-are/current-opportunities/
2. Submit application
WILDNorth’s staff thanks you for your interest in our volunteer program. All applicants will go through
an application, screening, and interview process. Successful candidates will then attend an orientation
and onsite training.
Academic Peer Mentors for the 2025/2026 Academic Year
Residence Services is hiring one Education Academic Peer Mentor for the 2025/2026 academic year. This is a volunteer position where Academic Peer Mentors will be paired with first year students in their program to provide academic guidance and supportive listening through numerous academic concerns. Peer Mentors will receive training on how to support students with course selection, choosing a speciality, navigating Bear Tracks, requesting accommodations, time management, study strategies, and career navigation. Applicants must be full-time students at the University of Alberta for the 2025/2026 academic year, have a cumulative GPA of 2.7 for the 2024/2025 academic year, and maintain this GPA during the 2025/2026 academic term. You can view the job description and submit an application through the Work in Residence webpage. The deadline to apply is July 31, 2025. Please direct any questions to resacademics@ualberta.ca.
Mentorship Opportunity with STEM Collegiate Robotics Club | Posted: January 2, 2025
Volunteer Basketball Coaching Opportunity with Spruce Avenue School | Posted: December 29, 2024
Spruce Avenue School is an inner-city school in Edmonton recognized for its strong athletics program and inclusive school culture. The school is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to support their basketball teams this season.
This opportunity is perfect for undergraduate students in the Faculty of Education who are interested in gaining hands-on experience working with youth in a coaching capacity.
What Spruce Avenue School Offers:
Mentorship in coaching and student engagement
A letter of reference upon completion
Transportation to and from game venues
Commitment Details:
There is no minimum time requirement—volunteers can work with the school’s coach to determine a schedule that fits their availability.
This is an excellent chance to build coaching skills, connect with the community, and support the development of young athletes.
If you’re interested or would like to learn more, please contact Deana Truemner, Athletic Coordinator and Physical Education Lead, at deana.truemner@epsb.ca.
Volunteer opportunity with BGC Big Brothers Big Sisters | Posted: October 1, 2024
Volunteer Opportunity at Sakaw Elementary School | Posted: October 1, 2024
Sakaw Elementary School, which is an Apple School, is seeking volunteer B.Ed. students who are interested in teaching / leading elementary students in some type of wellness education activities. Sakaw is an Apple School focused on whole body wellness. Activities can be anything related to Apple Schools, physical education or mental wellness. For example, the volunteer B.Ed. students could come out and teach PE games, dance, zumba, gymnastics, sport games, healthy eating, healthy relationships and or mental wellness/health lessons. Scheduling is flexible over the course of this school year. The volunteer ‘teachers’ will have the use of the gym, outdoors, or classrooms.
If you are interested in this wonderful opportunity, please contact:
Emily Tancowny (Sakaw Apple School coordinator) at 780-463-1854 or by email at emily.tancowny@epsb.ca
P.S. This school is also welcoming volunteers to read aloud to students during Read-in Week, October 7-11.
Volunteer Opportunity at McNally High School | Posted: September 23, 2024
Volunteer Opportunity With DISCOVER | Posted: September 18,2024
For more information about DISCOVER, you can visit their website here!
Volunteer Judge at Aurora Charter Primary School Science Fair | Posted: September 18, 2024
Event Details:
Dates: Thursday, January 30th & Friday, January 31st 2025
When: 8:30-3:30
Location: In person at the school’s library (12245 131 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5L 1M8)
What to expect as a judge:
Walk through the library to visit projects from students in grades 4-7.
Engage with students as they present their work.
Evaluate and score a selection of projects from each grade.
We anticipate a full-day commitment, but if you can only spare half a day or just one of the two days, your help is still greatly appreciated! Please review the attached judging form for more information and to sign up based on your availability.
If you have any questions or are able to participate, please let us know. Your involvement is crucial to our students' success, helping to inspire innovation, exploration, and a love for science. Aurora Charter School has been one of the top science fair schools in the Edmonton area, with students competing at the national level every year for over a decade. Join us in continuing this proud tradition!
Please complete this form if you’re interested in being a judge.
Questions can be directed to Kassidy Danyleyko at kdanyleyko@auroraschool.ca.
U of A Open House Volunteer Opportunity | Posted: September 16, 2024
We Need You to Make Open House Great!
Are you passionate about your studies and want to share that excitement with future UAlberta students? If the answer is yes, we would love to have you join the Faculty of Education booth at the U of A Open House! We would love for you to answer questions about your journey through the BEd program and share your experience with High School students.
This opportunity would require a minimum commitment of 2.5 hours on Saturday, October 19th at Open House, but we would love to have you join us even longer! More information & training will be provided prior to the event.
Sign up to volunteer here!
Volunteer Opportunity at J. Percy Page High School | Posted: September 16, 2024
Looking for students who can tutor science and math at a tutor club at J. Percy Page High School. Commitment is minimum 1 hour per week. If interested, you can contact Anders Halberg at anders.halberg@epsb.ca.
Volunteer Opportunity with Taking Strides | Posted: September 10, 2024
Click here to visit the Taking Strides website.
Click here for the Volunteer Application form.
