FREQUENT QUESTIONS

How do I volunteer to help ?

Please fill in the Volunteer Registration form on this web site. Depending on your skill set, please choose a first and second choice of how you think you could help best. Thanks for volunteering !

Do I Need A Background Check ?

Not if you are a ground volunteer.

Vulnerable Sector Checks are now required for pilots. There are a few options:

• A background check conducted by a municipal, provincial or First Nations police service within the past 5 years - you pay any fee
• A Government of Canada security clearance such as a reliability status, secret clearance, top secret clearance or a NEXUS/RAIC pass. These background checks must be active at the time of the Discover Aviation event.
• A Sterling Backcheck completed within the last 5 years - paid for by MAGNES on behalf of COPA (let your organizer know you are using this option, so they can request COPA confirm it has previously been completed, or request a new one)
  This is a quick process that involves you confirming information Sterling Backcheck already has to ensure they are checking the correct person. It is completely confidential.

Can I still volunteer if I am not sure I can attend ?

Yes. Please check tentative.

When your schedule is confirmed, please click the link in your email confirmation. Then, either delete your registration, or modify it by checking available.

Do you need help setting up the event ?

Yes ! Setting up and tearing down the event is a lot of work, made easier with some help. If you can help set up the evening before, any of a million things the morning of the event, or clean up late afternoon when everyone is tired, it will be immensely appreciated.

Please check the boxes to let us know you will help.

Do I need experience to volunteer ?

Generally no. Most of the roles are straightforward and information or training is provided as required. Many roles require more than one person, so you will be working with someone who can help you.

There are a few roles, such as pilot, marshaller or photographer that require air side experience. If one of these roles interests you and you have not volunteered at a discovery event before, it is recommended that you volunteer as an escort for a year to see how everything works.

Still have a question ?

If you still have a question, please send an email.

cfk@copaedmonton.ca