VOLUNTEERING
National Professional Practice Exams Do challenges excite you? Do you have strong writing and English language skills? If the answer is yes and you are a professional engineer or professional geoscientist, we encourage you to volunteer to write high-quality exam questions for the National Professional Practice Exam. This position is a great fit for anyone wanting to volunteer remotely while still contributing to the professions in a meaningful way. Branch Members-at-Large Help advance APEGA’s strategic plan by helping Council and staff carry out their responsibilities, primarily in communications, outreach, and professional development. This volunteer opportunity will focus on policy and engagement, organizational renewal and continuity, and attraction, retention, and advancement of individuals in the professions. With 10 branches across Alberta, branch-specific needs for volunteering can vary. Watch our website’s volunteering section to see if there is a current need for volunteering at your branch. Registration Committee—Subject-Matter Expert Help ensure public safety and protect the public interest by reviewing registration applications. Ensure applicants meet the requirements for registration as a professional member, a licensee, or a professional licensee.
Discipline Committee Are you interested in gaining governance experience and learning about the profession’s regulatory obligations and legal authorities? If you are an active professional member licensed with APEGA as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Geol., P.Geoph., or P.L., consider applying to volunteer on the Discipline Committee. This volunteer commitment involves a three-year renewable term and requires participation in orientation and training.
Mentoring Make a valued impact on the next generation of professional engineers and professional geoscientists by volunteering with the mentoring program. Each mentoring partnership lasts for one full year and can be conducted in person or online. The time commitment throughout the year is flexible. We encourage you to embark on this leadership journey, and contribute to your mentee’s career and professional growth.
For further information on any of the opportunities listed here—or other APEGA-related volunteer opportunities—please contact: APEGA Volunteer Management 1-800-661-7020 volunteer@apega.ca You can also check out the volunteer section of the APEGA website.
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