Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in supporting our community by volunteering. Below are the current volunteer opportunities along with instructions on how to volunteer for them. 

Canada-Wide Science Fair - May 28-29, 2026

Radio Amateurs of Canada (RAC) has approached TNARC and QCARC to once again put together a booth for this event. 

Wednesday May 27th Setup 15:00 - 21:00

Thursday May 28th 09:00 -14:30

Friday May 29th 09:30 - 14:30, Tear Down 15:00 -17:00

Edmonton EXPO Centre7515 118 Ave NW., Edmonton, AB, T5B 0J2

Note: * Parking is not free * So maybe make arrangements to be dropped off

Event website:
https://cwsf-espc.ca/

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
Link to Sign up sheet 

Mount up in the Mountains  - June 12-14, 2026

Ham ops needed for horse event, 12–14 June weekend, near Calgary

I’m looking for ham operators to provide safety communications for an equestrian event near Calgary Alberta, 12–14 June weekend.

The course is a 25-mile cross-country loop. Ham operators provide safety communications and tracking along the route. I need 3 to 8 operators, one at the base, the others spread along the course. Offroad capable 4x4 vehicles are very much wanted, but I can find locations for hams with cars. Several positions are 2-5 km hike-in with handheld radios.

The ride is called the Mount Up in the Mountains. It takes place 12–14 June (Friday to Sunday), with the actual ride on Saturday. Base is 55 km north west of Calgary, south Benchlands, off the Forestry Trunk Road and TransAlta Road.

The event provides free camping at the base location from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning. Accommodations is an open field, you supply tent, trailer, whatever you want or have. Portapotties are supplied. Family members and dogs are welcome too (dogs must be on leash at all times).

Unfortunately, due to budget constraints, meals for volunteers are not supplied. There will be potable water, but best to bring your own beverages of choice.

There is a ride briefing for riders on Friday night. Very useful for the hams, but not mandatory. The actual ride takes place on Saturday. You can stay Saturday night, and head home Sunday.

If interested, and/or want more information, contact me.

73s de Fred VE6FVD <Fred[no space]VE6FVD [the usual at] gmail.com> 

No Sing-up page for this - contact Fred  via email at: fredve6fvd@gmail.com

Field Day 2026 - June 27-28, 2026

More info coming ...

Event website:
https://www.arrl.org/field-day

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
Link to Sign-up Sheet 

RavenWood Music Festival - July  10-11, 2026

Broadmoor Lake Park in Sherwood Park 

Map: Park Here

We have work for volunteers over 4 days: Friday and Saturday (the actual days of the Event) have morning and evening shifts available. The 9th and 12th are just setup and tear down.

Thursday,  July 9, 2026 (12:00-15:00)  -  Set up - Move TNARC trailers to site and set up. (2 or 3 people )

Friday,  July 10, 2026 (10:00-23:30)  -  On site event communication. ( Six people or more )

Saturday,  July 11, 2026 (10:00-23:30)  -  On site event communication. ( Six people or more )

Sunday,  July 12, 2006 (time TBD)  -  Pack up TNARC trailer and return to VE6HM site. (2 or 3 people )

Event website:
https://www.ravenwoodexperience.com/ 

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
Link to Sign-up Sheet 

Cold Lake Air Show - July 18-19, 2026

Cold Lake Air Show July 18 -19th Weekend

Free camping is available at "Mike's Farm".  This is just an open field Map that you can camp in. Bring your own power (to recharge your radio), water, food, and facilities.  It is about 20 minutes away from Cold Lake. Or you can make arrangements for a hotel room in Cold Lake on your own dime. Volunteers will get in free, but family members who wish to attend must purchase a ticket.

The Ham Radio responsibilities will be to observe and report problems on the VHF Simplex Net. Net Control will pass information to the Military Command Post and the military will look after any problems that we report. We will be watching the perimeter of a safety keep out zone, watching for traffic problems on the approaching highways, and disorderly conduct in the crowd, and lost people.

Gear for the show: HT, spare battery, a refillable personal water bottle, Sun hat, sun screen, chair, note pad.

Participants will get a T-Shirt, Ball Cap, and a Lunch each day.

Event website:
https://coldlakeairshow.com/

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
Link to Sign-up Sheet 

Sherwood Park Highland Gathering - July 25-26, 2026

Link to sign-up sheet coming soon.

Event website:
https://www.sphg.ca/

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
TBA

South Cooking Lake Trail Days - August 15, 2026

Helping the Sherwwod Park Radio Club with this event.
Date to be confirmed

Event website:
https://www.southcookinglake.com/events/trail-days

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
TBA

TNARC Casino August 21-22, 2026

Pure Casino Yellowhead 12464 - 153 Street Edmonton Map 

This is our largest fund raiser for the club.

It takes a lot of volunteers to operate a casino so we need all hands on deck for this.

Volunteers will get refreshments, a meal, and that good feeling of helping out.

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
Link to Sign-up Sheet 

Christmas in the Hearland - November 28, 2026

Coming soon ...

Helping the Sherwwod Park Radio Club with this event.
Date to be confirmed

Event website:
TBA

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
TBA

Christmas in the Country - December 5, 2026

Coming soon ...

Helping the Sherwwod Park Radio Club with this event.
Date to be confirmed

Event website:
TBA

To volunteer complete the form linked below.
TBA