The Alpine Club of Canada (ACC) Edmonton Section is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help support our growing outdoor community. Whether you are interested in governance, communications, stewardship, safety, or community-building, we have a range of opportunities available.
3 Board Opportunities
Board members attend monthly meetings and contribute to the strategic direction and leadership of the ACC Edmonton Section. All board roles listed below are voting positions on the ACC Edmonton Board.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator
The ACC Edmonton Section is seeking an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Coordinator to join our Board. This is a voting position that plays a key role in helping our community become more inclusive and accessible for everyone who shares a love of the outdoors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Identify opportunities to reduce barriers to participation in ACC Edmonton activities for groups historically under-represented in outdoor spaces (e.g., BIPOC, 2S/LGBTQIA+ community members, people with disabilities, newcomers to Canada).
- Collaborate with community partners to design and implement meaningful EDI initiatives.
- Work alongside the Section Accounting Coordinator to ensure that all initiatives align with the section’s budget and financial priorities.
- Advise the ACC Edmonton Board on EDI best practices and emerging approaches that strengthen inclusion across our programs and events.
We welcome applicants who are passionate about creating equitable access to outdoor recreation and who want to support a welcoming and diverse climbing and mountain community.
Communications Coordinator
ACC Edmonton is seeking a Communications Coordinator to join the Board by mid-June 2026.
This voting role leads the Section’s communications efforts, including:
- Managing digital communication platforms
- Coordinating messaging between the Board and membership
- Overseeing the monthly Breeze newsletter
- Supporting member engagement initiatives
- Reviewing website content and distributing key updates
- Assisting with outreach materials and recommending improvements to digital channels
Ideal candidates are organized, responsive, and passionate about building community in the outdoors.
Alpine Coordinator
ACC Edmonton is seeking an Alpine Coordinator to join the Board.
Key Responsibilities:
- Encourage near-miss reporting and support a strong safety culture
- Receive and assist with accident reports from section members and distribute reports to the Section Board and ACC National
- Serve as the point of contact for complaints regarding section trips or trip leaders
- Approve new trip leaders within the alpine program
- Review posted trips to ensure objectives and leadership align with appropriate safety standards and experience levels
- Maintain and update section best practices related to alpine safety and trip leadership
This role is ideal for experienced alpine members who are passionate about mentorship, safety, and responsible mountain travel.
4 Non-Board Volunteer Opportunities
Gear Coordinator
ACC Edmonton is seeking a volunteer to manage our gear collection, including climbing ropes, avalanche transceivers, InReach units, radios, and more.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee gear check-ins and check-outs
- Help maintain and organize equipment
- Update lending procedures as needed
- Retire gear when appropriate
Experience with gear maintenance or lending programs is an asset, though training will be provided.
Social Events Support
Got big ideas and love bringing people together? So do we! We’re cooking up more fun, social ACC Edmonton events in the city and we need a crew to make them happen.
If hosting a lively pub night sounds like your thing, or you’ve always wanted to pull together a hands-on gear repair workshop, this is your moment. Whether you’re into brainstorming, behind-the-scenes organizing, or running events on the day-of, there’s a spot for you as an ACC volunteer.
Environment & Access – 2026 Trail Days!
Our Environment and Access Coordinator is looking for a few passionate folks to help plan trail days and stewardship events in 2026 and beyond. Our section has a long history of conservation, and we are excited to welcome new hands to help that legacy thrive.
Climbing Night Hosts
Love climbing and meeting new people? We’re looking for 2–3 volunteer hosts to help build connections between new and seasoned members at our monthly climbing nights. Hosts should be comfortable lead climbing and belaying and available on the first Monday (Climb YEG) and/or first Thursday (Wilson Climbing Centre) of each month.
Interested in Volunteering?
To learn more or express interest in any of the opportunities above, please contact the ACC Edmonton Section Volunteer Coordinator: Lyndsay at volunteer@accedmonton.ca.
