Location: Carriage House Hotel & Conference Centre, 9030 Macleod Trl, Calgary, AB T2H 0M4
Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. MT (volunteers required from approximately 11:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.)

ROLE OVERVIEW
The View Point Calgary Event Support Volunteer will help ensure a smooth and accessible experience for all attendees at this conference, which provides the latest insights into vision health and research. Volunteers will assist with registration, provide sighted guide support for attendees with vision loss, and help with event set-up and breakdown. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to learn more about vision health advocacy while supporting a meaningful cause.

Responsibilities
• Registration & Check-in (1:00–2:00 p.m.):
o Greet attendees, check-in registrations, and distribute event materials (name tags, handouts, etc.).

• Sighted Guide:
o Provide sighted guide assistance for attendees with vision loss, helping them navigate the venue.
o Sighted Guide Training at 11:00 a.m. on event day is mandatory.

• Event Set-Up & Breakdown:
o Assist with setting up event materials before the event begins.
o Help clean up and pack materials after the event concludes.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Friendly and welcoming demeanor.
• Comfortable assisting individuals with vision loss (training provided).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

Time Commitment
Volunteers are expected to be available from 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., including setup and takedown.

If interested, please fill out the following form: https://form.jotform.com/251183782750258

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Ushany Kanagendiran at education@fightingblindness.ca or 1-800-461-3331 ext. 270.

Volunteer Opportunity:

The Antarctic Institute of Canada is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support our mission as Researchers and Writers. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects, learn about Antarctic science and related topics, and gain valuable experience in research and science communication.

Responsibilities:

Research and Information Gathering: Assist with literature reviews and gathering information from various sources related to Antarctic research and other institute initiatives.
Newspaper Article Support: Help in the creation of engaging content for newspapers and general audiences, potentially assisting with research, drafting, or editing articles.
Peer-Reviewed Journal Article Support: Provide assistance in the preparation of manuscripts for academic journals, which may include tasks such as formatting, proofreading, or basic research.
Journal Identification Assistance: Help identify potential journals for publication.
Book Contribution Support: Assist with research or other tasks related to book projects.
Collaboration: Work with researchers and team members on various writing and research tasks.
Communication and Outreach Support: Help prepare summaries of research or other content for the institute's website or other communication channels.
Administrative Support: Assist with organizing research materials and other administrative tasks as needed.