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. 

The Silver Bell Soiree has set a new bar for holiday cocktail parties and is an unforgettable evening of music, entertainment, and festive cheer. The event attracts strong supporters for the University Hospital Foundation and therefore the strong commitment of community volunteers is essential for its success.

The Soiree Committee are responsible for the following:

•       Setting the tone and supporting the theme of Soiree

•       Participate in setting the program for the Soiree

•       Secure silent auction items and one of a kind live auction items

•       Identify and implement other revenue opportunities such as raffle sales

•       Work on site at Soiree as required (event set up, execution and tear down)

•       Managing against the established budget

•       Ticket sales

•       Providing input on invites & timing of evites & reminders related to Soiree

•       Take part and provide feedback in the selection of the menu & drink selections

•       As required by Tree & Site Design Committee, support their needs on décor for Soiree

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We are currently looking to find people who have strong DIY, construction, and decorating experience to support our committee’s overall skill set. With this in mind, we are also looking for someone with:

-       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 Soiree committee are asked to make a commitment of 2 or 3 years to ensure consistency and allow for succession planning for Festival of Trees.

The committee meets monthly, or more frequently as required, meetings may be virtual or in person, as circumstances dictate.

Closer to the Festival of Trees Silver Bells Soiree it is expected that volunteer can commit more time. 

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.

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.