Winter 2017 PEG

More volunteer opportunities

Science Olympics Volunteers Share your passion for your profession by helping to inspire the next generation of professionals! APEGA needs volunteers to facilitate hands-on challenges for students in Edmonton (February 24, 2018) and Calgary (May 12, 2018).

Requirements-for-Registration Seminars Presenters are needed to deliver in-person requirements-for-registration seminars for the APEGA Outreach department. These seminars inform internationally trained applicants and others about APEGA's registration process. Volunteers must present at least twice between July 2018 and June 2019, usually in Edmonton or Calgary. Permit to Practice Seminar Presenters are needed to deliver in-person Permit to Practice seminars, which inform Responsible Members of their duties and provide guidance on the creation of their Professional Practice Management Plans. Volunteers must present at least twice between September and June, usually in Edmonton or Calgary. Edmonton and Calgary — University Outreach Events APEGA Members and human resources professionals are invited to use their valuable knowledge and experience at fun and worthwhile university student events, aimed at helping students prepare for their entry into the workforce.

Subject Matter Expert — Registration Committee

APEGA is looking for Members to act as subject matter experts (SMEs) on the Registration Committee. An SME’s primary duty on this committee is to review and provide recommendations on whether an applicant for professional registration has met the requirements for registration. Expert Witnesses in Geoscience APEGA Compliance seeks two geoscience expert witnesses for short-term contract positions. These individuals will assist APEGA’s Compliance Department with specific compliance cases. National Professional Practice Exam Question Authors APEGA seeks volunteers to help produce new, high- quality examination questions to add to the National Professional Practice Exam item bank to be used on future administrations of the exam.

Special Events Photographers APEGA needs volunteers to shoot photos at special events in Calgary and Edmonton.

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, Ext. 1556 volunteer@apega.ca You can also check out the volunteer section of the APEGA website.

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