Share Your Knowledge and Experience APEGA Professional Members are needed for the following volunteer opportunities
Permit to Practice Seminar Presenters Volunteers are needed to deliver APEGA’s approved Permit to Practice Seminar material on behalf of the APEGA Permits Department. Candidates must: • be licensed with APEGA as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Geol., P.Geoph., P.L.(Eng.), or P.L.(Geo.). • be a Responsible Member for an APEGA Permit Holder • have at least five years of industry experience, with a proven ability for public speaking and handling in-person questions Successful candidates serve one term, September to June (renewable), and deliver at least 2 presentations per term. Total commitment for this volunteer position is about 16 hours per term. Each presentation takes 4 hours. You arrive half an hour early, present for 3 hours, and answer questions for half an hour. Regular orientation and training sessions will be given throughout the term. Additional training can be obtained by request. Orientation and training are mandatory. Calgary Member Events — Speakers Do you have presentation and public speaking skills? Practising Professional Members are needed to present 15-minute speeches at special Member events throughout the year. Possible topics include: • being an active APEGA Member • what belonging to APEGA has meant to you throughout your career • volunteering • voting in the APEGA Council Election • self-regulation • APEGA’s legislative review process
Volunteers are needed to serve as: • masters of ceremonies • moderators • speakers You must be a practising P.Eng. or P.Geo. with public speaking experience. Edmonton — 2016 APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic Are you a Professional Geoscientist, G.I.T., or geoscience university student in the Edmonton area? Do you want to share your passion with the next generation? If so, consider volunteering at the 2016 APEGA Rock & Fossil Clinic on Saturday, October 15, at TELUS World of Science. Showcase your knowledge by identifying various rock samples. Serve as a role model and inspire young people. UNIVERSITY OUTREACH EVENTS APEGA Professional Engineers and Pro- fessional Geoscientists, along with human resources professionals, are invited to use their valuable knowledge and experience, at a series of fun and worthwhile events aimed at helping students prepare to launch their careers. EDMONTON • October 5: Speed Mock Interviews (Engineering) • October 13: Speed Networking (Geoscience) • November 2: Industry Mixer (Engineering and Geoscience) 5:00-8:00 p.m. Venue at the University of Alberta to be confirmed Light refreshments provided CALGARY • October 19: Speed Networking (Engineering) • October 20: Speed Networking (Geoscience) • November 24: Industry Mixer (Engineering and Geoscience) 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
• career topics relevant to the current economic climate in Alberta • professional practice and what it means
Edmonton — Member Events Photographer
Do you have photography skills you would like to put to use in service to your professions? APEGA Members are invited to volunteer to take photographs with an APEGA-owned DSLR camera, under the direction of the staff members, at APEGA events such as Professional Member Induction Ceremonies and Life Member Ceremonies. Qualifications and Requirements • APEGA Member in good standing — a Member-in-Training, Provisional Licencee, or APEGA Student Advantage Program (ASAP) member; or a Member licensed as a P.Eng., P.Geo., P.Geol., P.Geoph., P.L.(Eng.), or P.L.(Geo.) • Working knowledge of DSLR cameras • Portfolio of photographs (electronic or print) to present during interview • Ability to take direction • Willingness to sign a waiver stipulating that APEGA owns the photographs you shoot on APEGA’s behalf Calgary — Professional Member Induction Ceremony and Calgary Graduating Students’ Workshop Volunteers Do you have presentation and public speaking skills? APEGA encourages Members to volunteer to welcome new Professional Members and graduating students to APEGA, by delivering positive and inspiring presentations at Member Induction Ceremonies and Graduating Students’ Workshops.
For further information on any of the volunteer opportunities listed on this page — or on other APEGA-related volunteer opportunities — please contact Sue Armitage Volunteer Management Coordinator volunteer@apega.ca Also feel free to check the volunteer section of the APEGA website, apega.ca, under Members & Permit Holders.
Calgary APEGA Office Light supper provided
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