Volunteer Opportunities

Be a Part of a Community of Fellow Recreation & Parks Professionals!

Are you looking for volunteer opportunities within the Recreation and Parks sector? By contributing your time, you are helping to shape the recreation and parks sector.

We currently have two open Calls for Interests! Explore the opportunities and submit your interest by February 28, 2025.

Be a Voice for Change!

Are you passionate about making a difference in the recreation and parks sector in Alberta? If so, we need you!

ARPA’s 75th Anniversary

Are you interested in learning more about ARPA’s history and celebrating our past? Here’s your chance to make history!


Here are some other ways that you can get involved:

  • Conference Planning Committees
  • Awards and Scholarships Committee
  • Become a Member of the ARPA Board or Recreation for Life Foundation Board
  • Professional Development and Education Committee
  • Parks and Open Space Network
  • Parks School Advisory Committee
  • Recreation Connections and Collaboration Network
  • Help out at our Bi-annual Casinos

If you are interested in serving on a committee, or finding out more about certain volunteer options, please fill out this volunteer interest survey using the button below.


Volunteer Expenses

Thank you for volunteering! We appreciate your time and dedication to the recreation and parks sector. Please complete ARPA Volunteer Expense Claim Form and submit your receipts in order to be reimbursed for your expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Lori Simmonds, lsimmonds@arpaonline.ca.

The Alberta Recreation & Parks Association would like to acknowledge the First Nations, the Métis, the Inuit and all of the people across Alberta who share a history and a deep connection with this land. We dedicate ourselves to moving forward in partnership with Indigenous communities in the spirit of reconciliation and collaboration.