At the University Hospital Foundation (UHF or Foundation), we want to help people live longer, and better – especially those who would benefit from a new form of treatment, or life-saving surgery. 

As agents of hope, we boldly seek solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges, matching the determination and purpose-driven intensity of the healthcare teams we support. 

In the past ten years, generous donations from individuals and our corporate and strategic partners have contributed nearly $220 million dollars to advance world-leading patient care at the University of Alberta Hospital, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute and Kaye Edmonton Clinic, as well as ground-breaking research at the University of Alberta. 

Tree and Site Design is an integral part of Festival of Trees as it brings the vision and theme of Festival to life across every signature event.

We are looking for volunteers to:

•      Assist at the Festival of Trees Warehouse helping organize and maintain the space, materials and supplies.

•      Design and build trees/décor items to display at the Festival of Trees signature events 

•      Work on site for tree/décor display set up and tear down 

 

We are currently looking to find people who have strong DIY and decorating experience to support our committee’s overall skill set. Including this, to be successful in this role you will need:

-      Varied experience in event planning and management

-      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

-      Willingness to take on a variety of tasks and roles.

This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity with no set end date. Members of the Tree & Site Design committee are asked to make a commitment of 2 or 3 years to ensure consistency and allow for succession planning for Festival of Trees. Volunteers typically come one afternoon, during the week, on a regular basis in person, to set up and decorate. During the Months of September, October and November more time is often required to prepare for the Festival of Trees.

 

We absolutely could not do this event without our dedicated volunteers, whose contributions help us bring monumental change to health and healthcare in Alberta.

You will have the chance to contribute to the University Hospital Foundation while developing a unique and varied skillset.

You would also be able to participate in our annual Volunteer Appreciation events and be eligible forward nominations.

We are also happy to provide letter of reference of your participation upon request.

We respect and value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and will make all employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

To apply for this posting, please email volunteer@givetouhf.ca. We thank all candidates who apply; however only those selected will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to complete a series of volunteer forms and provide a Police Information Check.