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Volunteer
On-Site
Event
Student Friendly
Summary
University Hospital Foundation’s largest fundraising and events of the year.
Location
Address
9797 Jasper Ave NW
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 1N9
When
Opportunity Type
Event - Specific Date
Starts
Monday, November 23, 2026
Ends
Tuesday, November 24, 2026
About This Opportunity
We have many volunteer opportunities available from helping with Set Up and Tear Down to assisting with our Festival of Trees Gala (presented by Suncor), Silver Bell Soiree, and Santa’s Breakfast (presented by Volvo Cars Edmonton). Duties may include, but are not limited to:
Set up & Tear Down:
- Loading and unloading trucks
- Set up and take down of trees and décor items
- Decorating
- Cleaning & finishing touches
Gala, Soiree & Santa’s Breakfast
- Registration and greeting guests
- Guest assistance
- Monitoring activity stations
- Ensuring the safety of trees and decorations
- Assisting with auctions and raffles
- Wrapping items and tearing down
What is Needed
The requirements for each position may vary, but below are the general requirements for volunteers:
- Positive attitude
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Able to collaborate and work as part of a team
- Reliable, punctual and available for shifts
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs and able to stand and bend
- Ability to stand for long periods of time
- Collaborative mindset
Dates and Times
We are looking for volunteers to support on all the dates below. Shift times vary for each role and you are welcome to take more than one shift.
- Monday, November 23 (Daytime): Truck unload and Festival set up
- 9:00am – 1:00pm
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
- Tuesday, November 24 (Daytime): Festival set up
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Wednesday, November 25 (Daytime): Festival set up
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
- Thursday, November 26 (Evening): Gala
- 4:15pm - 11:00pm
- Friday, November 27 (Daytime): Set up
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- Friday, November 27 (Evening): Silver Bell Soiree
- 6:00pm - 1:00am
- Saturday, November 28 (Daytime): Set Up
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 11:00am – 3:00pm
- Sunday, November 29 (Morning): Santa’s Breakfast
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
- Sunday, November 29 (Afternoon): Festival tear down
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm
- 3:00pm - 7:00pm
- Monday, November 30 (Daytime): Festival tear down
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
- 11:00am - 3:00pm
- 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Why Volunteer with Us
We absolutely could not do this event without our dedicated volunteers. Your volunteer contribution at the 2026 Festival of Trees, presented by Landmark Homes, will help us bring monumental change to health and healthcare in Alberta, with impact that will be felt across the globe. To learn more about our transformative projects click here.
On top of the difference you will make, you will meet new people, learn new skills and enjoy a behind the scenes experience of the University Hospital Foundation’s signature event.
We are also happy to provide letters of reference of your participation upon request.
Volunteer Requirements
Whether you meet these requirements or not, we encourage you to share your interest in us. You may still be a fit for a different opportunity with our organization.
- Willing to undergo a background or police records check
- Comfortable commuting to opportunity location
- Minimum Age