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


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