Volunteer at natHacks 2025!

natHacks 2025 is a 64-hour competition where interdisciplinary teams build solutions to real-world challenges in MedTech, EdTech, and EcoTech. This year, natHacks will take place from November 7–10 on the 8th floor of the Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering at the University of Alberta.

Volunteers play a key role in making this large-scale hackathon possible by supporting participants, facilitating logistics, and creating a welcoming environment for everyone involved.

Volunteers may take on a variety of responsibilities depending on event needs. Please review the responsibilities below carefully to ensure this opportunity is a good fit for you.

Why Volunteer?

  • Connect with students and industry professionals

  • Strengthen your communication and leadership skills

  • Support real-world problem solving in health and emerging tech

  • Get behind-the-scenes experience at an exciting, fast-paced event

  • Exclusive team events

  • Free food!

Event Details

  • Date: November 7-10, 2025

  • Format: In person

  • Location: Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering (DICE), University of Alberta

Volunteers make natHacks possible.

Explore the roles you might take on during the event below.

    • Provide tech help for participants using biosensing hardware (training provided)

    • Help manage equipment check-outs and troubleshooting

    Please note that the hardware volunteer role requires an interview, and hardware volunteers are selected by the natHacks 2025 hardware team.

    • Support livestreams, photography, video recording, or audio setup

    • Monitor the natHacks 2025 Discord server

    • Respond to questions and flag issues to organizers

    • Help moderate live sessions or chat when needed

    • General event logistics

    • Help run mini-events (e.g., networking, workshops, wellness activities)

    • Provide backup support to other volunteers

    • Monitor shared spaces and flag any safety or accessibility concerns

    • Support participant well-being by offering help or directing to wellness resources

    • Assist with crowd flow and ensure the environment remains respectful and inclusive

    • Track presentation times during judging

    • Ensure sessions stay on schedule

    • Assist with transporting materials

    • Help set up and pack down event spaces

    • Welcome attendees and provide event info

    • Confirm waivers are signed and help with check-in

    • Distribute materials or emergency plans if needed

    • Assemble swag bags before the event (T-shirts, stickers, etc.)

    • Organize and distribute swag during check-in

    • Help participants navigate the venue and campus

    • Direct people to key areas like restrooms and exits

    • Keep common areas tidy and surfaces sanitized

    • Support food service with setup and cleanup

    • Set up and distribute meals, snacks, and drinks

    • Keep refreshment areas organized

natHacks 2025 Volunteer Sign-up Form

After submitting this form, we will contact you to schedule an online training session. We will also provide you with a volunteer handbook, schedule assignments, and details about the in-person volunteer training session in mid-October.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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