Why Volunteer?
Volunteer Benefits
The best part about volunteering for Explore Edmonton events like K-Days and Farmfair International or at the Edmonton Urban Farm is the feeling of accomplishment you will get from helping to make a difference.
There are a lot of other great benefits too including:
- giving back to your community
- making a difference to the people around you
- contributing to and strengthening community experiences
- increasing your sense of purpose
- developing new skills or building on existing experience and knowledge
- meeting like-minded, motivated, and positive people in the local community
During an event, you can expect:
- Comfortable uniform, light meals and refreshments
- Flexibility in shifts and duties
- Easy online sign-up for shifts that fit your availability
- Discounted tickets for admissions to events
- ETS tickets
- Free parking when volunteering
- Volunteer recognition
- Fun-filled Volunteer Kick-Offs
- Access to the Volunteer Centre during events