0 / 8   Onsite Preparation

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9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

These shifts are in the days leading up to the CWSF before our participants arrive. Volunteer activities include: Unpacking CWSF supplies and materials; organising and filling swag bags for finalists and delegates; sorting nametags and CWSF t-shirts for finalists and delegates; and preparing supplies for use during project set-up.

0 / 3   *Arrivals Support

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10:30 AM - 3:00 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Volunteers will greet participants at the airport and may travel with them to campus. Volunteer activities include: Greeting finalists and delegates as they arrive; and giving directions to the buses. (This may include indoor and outdoor activity.)

0 / 5   Registration Support

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10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Volunteers will greet participants as they arrive on campus. These shifts have bursts of activity and moments of calm depending on the travel schedules of participants. Volunteer activities include: Greeting finalists and delegates as they arrive; and distributing swag bags and name tags to delegates from each region.

0 / 3   *Arrivals Support

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3:00 PM - 7:30 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Volunteers will greet participants at the airport and may travel with them to campus. Volunteer activities include: Greeting finalists and delegates as they arrive; and giving directions to the buses. (This may include indoor and outdoor activity.)

0 / 5   Registration Support

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3:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Volunteers will greet participants as they arrive on campus. These shifts have bursts of activity and moments of calm depending on the travel schedules of participants. Volunteer activities include: Greeting finalists and delegates as they arrive; and distributing swag bags and name tags to delegates from each region.

0 / 2   Opening Event Greeters

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9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Whether in the Project Zone, STEM Expo, or at one of the special events, the greeters are an important part of making everyone feel welcome. Volunteer activities include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space; monitoring the overall capacity of the space and alerting a Team UV member if you are concerned about exceeding the safe capacity of the space; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 4   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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12:30 PM - 5:00 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 2   *CWSF Merch Store Clerks

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12:45 PM - 5:00 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Volunteers will be assisting members of Team UV at the CWSF Merchandise Store. Volunteer activities include: Selling CWSF merchandise to finalists, delegates, and visitors; distributing online Pre-Orders; restocking shelves with new inventory; and inventory of stock as needed.

0 / 5   *Project Set-Up

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1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Volunteers will assist participants as needed throughout the Project Zone while they are setting up their posters and projects. Volunteer activities include: Roaming the Project Zone and assisting participants with hanging posters and other relevant set-up as needed; and once they are set up, asking participants about their projects and actively listening to their presentations.

0 / 2   Tool Crib Volunteers

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1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

During Project Set-Up and Take-Down, CWSF provides various tools such as scissors, rulers and tape. Volunteer activities include: Distributing various tools and supplies to participants; and receiving tools and supplies and ensuring they are in working order.

0 / 4   *Judging Registration Support

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7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. The Judges’ day starts bright and early. Volunteers will help set them up for a successful day at CWSF. Volunteer activities include: Greeting and welcoming judges as they arrive onsite; and distributing nametags, clipboards, and judging materials.

0 / 4   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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8:30 AM - 1:15 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 4   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 5   Evening Event Support

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5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Volunteers will assist in setting up and monitoring our evening Ice Breaker style activities with participants. Volunteer activities include: Setting up a variety of activities and supplies; and wandering the event to offer support where needed.

0 / 4   *Judging Registration Support

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7:00 AM - 9:30 AM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. The Judges’ day starts bright and early. Volunteers will help set them up for a successful day at CWSF. Volunteer activities include: Greeting and welcoming judges as they arrive onsite; and distributing nametags, clipboards, and judging materials.

0 / 4   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 4   School Visits/STEM Expo Prep

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1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Like the materials for the finalists, the materials for the school visitors need to be sorted and prepared. Volunteer activities include: Organising the materials for the Teacher Education Kits; and filling each school’s Education Kit with the correct amount of supplies.

0 / 4   Lab Tours Support

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1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

The finalists get to do a variety of Lab Experiences with the University of Alberta. Volunteers will assist in splitting finalists into the appropriate groups for their labs. Volunteer activities Include: Directing finalists who are unsure of which lab experience they are a part of.

0 / 4   Talent Show Greeters

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7:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Whether in the Project Zone, STEM Expo, or at one of the special events, the greeters are an important part of making everyone feel welcome. Volunteer activities include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space; monitoring the overall capacity of the space and alerting a Team UV member if you are concerned about exceeding the safe capacity of the space; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 4   *Tour Day Support

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8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Join the finalists and delegates as they go on tours to Fort Edmonton Park and the Telus World of Science. Help to support the tour guide and members of Team UV on this fun day out! Volunteer activities may include: Contacting members of Team UV with any issues that may arise; and assisting in getting everyone on and off the bus.

0 / 10   Bus Greeter/Crowd Control

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Outdoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Welcoming schools as they come off their buses and directing them to the Registration Desk; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; and assisting with outdoor crowd flow.

0 / 8   Door Greeters/Lobby Crowd Control

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8:00 AM - 11:00 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter a space; directing student groups and managing the crowd flow in the lobby; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 6   STEM Expo Exhibitor Support

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter a space; being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; and relieving Exhibitors for short breaks (e.g. washroom) from their booths as needed.

0 / 4   Teacher Registration Desk

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Checking in schools at the Registration Desk and distributing Teacher Education Kits; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 2   *Photo Booth Support

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8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. In our STEM Expo we'll have a fun Photo Booth for participants and visitors to take photos with our fun background and items. Volunteers activities include: Assisting finalists and visitors with taking photos on their personal cellphones/devices; and assisting in crowd control in the area to allow everyone who wishes to get a chance to take their photo.

0 / 8   Project Zone Crowd Management

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8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Ensuring good traffic flow in the Project Zone; monitoring projects when finalists are away to ensure project items are not handled or removed; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 2   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 6   Awards Ceremony Support

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5:30 PM - 9:30 PM

CWSF holds many special events, from participant outings to special guest speakers. Each event requires different support. Volunteer activities may include: Assisting with the set-up of event materials; and greeting participants at the door.

0 / 10   Bus Greeter/Crowd Control

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Outdoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Welcoming schools as they come off their buses and directing them to the Registration Desk; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; and assisting with outdoor crowd flow.

0 / 8   Door Greeters/Lobby Crowd Control

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter a space; directing student groups and managing the crowd flow in the lobby; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 6   STEM Expo Exhibitor Support

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter a space; being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; and relieving Exhibitors for short breaks (e.g. washroom) from their booths as needed.

0 / 4   Teacher Registration Desk

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8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Checking in schools at the Registration Desk and distributing Teacher Education Kits; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 2   *Photo Booth Support

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8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. In our STEM Expo we'll have a fun Photo Booth for participants and visitors to take photos with our fun background and items. Volunteers activities include: Assisting finalists and visitors with taking photos on their personal cellphones/devices; and assisting in crowd control in the area to allow everyone who wishes to get a chance to take their photo.

0 / 8   Project Zone Crowd Management

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8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that involves sustained standing and walking. The CWSF welcomes numerous school groups from around the region during Public Viewing. Volunteer activities may include: Ensuring good traffic flow in the Project Zone; monitoring projects when finalists are away to ensure project items are not handled or removed; and being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces.

0 / 2   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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8:30 AM - 2:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 5   *Project Take Down Support

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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. Volunteers will assist participants as needed throughout the Project Zone while finalists are taking down their posters and projects. Volunteer activities include: Scoring/Cutting project title boards to fit in finalists' suitcases.

0 / 2   Project Zone Greeters/Information Booth

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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

This is an Indoor role that can be done seated, but may have periods of standing. Volunteers—with the support of a member of Team UV—will greet participants or assist participants and visitors at the Project Zone Information Booth. Volunteer activities include: Being available to answer questions or give directions to other spaces; assist with the Lost & Found area as needed; and greeting and welcoming finalists, delegates and visitors as they enter the space.

0 / 2   Tool Crib Volunteers

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2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

During Project Set-Up and Take-Down, CWSF provides various tools such as scissors, rulers and tape. Volunteer activities include: Distributing various tools and supplies to participants; and receiving tools and supplies and ensuring they are in working order.

0 / 4   Closing Party Support

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6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

To close out the week, the finalists and delegates have a celebration on the last night. Volunteer activities include: Setting up a variety of activities and supplies; and wandering the event to offer support where needed.

0 / 2   *Departures Support

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8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

*You must be over the age of 18 to participate in this volunteer shift. After a fun filled week, our finalists and delegates return home. Volunteer activities include: Assisting in making sure everyone is off the buses and no one has left anything behind; and saying goodbye to our participants at the airport.