Volunteer
The Alberta International Airshow owes a lot of its success to people like you.
Thank you for volunteering to help produce the 2023 Alberta International Airshow! You are part of over 100 volunteers who support the most thrilling two-day event in the Prairie region. We appreciate your time, talents and the effort you are contributing. We couldn’t do it without you!
We promise you two long, hot, exhausting days with the most fun and dedicated group of people you’ll ever meet.
Did you know our community’s Airshow is far more than just an exciting weekend of family fun? The Alberta International Airshow is a non-profit organization that does so much more and is only able to do so because of volunteers like you.
The Airshow:
- Provides access to scholarships to students interested in science, technology, engineering, math, aviation, aeronautics and aerospace
- Benefits many other charitable organizations
- Serves our region’s veterans and shares their stories and experiences
- Honors Hometown Heroes and showcases our nation’s history and innovation
The Edmonton International Airshow was created to show gratitude for our region’s many industries that serve and enhance awareness for STEM in Aviation and Aerospace and to inspire and educate students. We hope you’ll enjoy the excitement and nostalgia of one of the greatest aviation events in Canada. With sincere thanks from the Airshow team, we couldn’t do this without you!
Thursday, August 3rd 2023
10 AM to 4 PM
Event set up
Friday, August 4th 2023
10 AM to 4 PM
Set up and training
Saturday, August 5th 2023
9:00 AM to 5 PM
Sunday, August 6th 2023
9:00 AM to 5 PM
Monday, August 7th, 2023
10 AM to 4 PM
Clean up
Please keep in mind, this is an overview of all positions. Please list your top three requests for volunteer position.
Admission Gates
As an Airshow Ambassador, you will warmly greet all guests, scan tickets, help guests purchase online and provide general information as needed including performances and highlights along the ramp.
Autograph Tent
Representatives at this show center location assist guests in meeting and getting autographs from Airshow performers. You will also ensure performers are comfortable and have water, pens etc. for their signings.
Drivers
Drivers for Golf carts to shuttle people around the site.
FOD Squad
This crucial role at the Airshow requires lots of walking along the ramp to ensure all debris (trash) is picked up and disposed of responsibly to prevent damage to sensitive jet aircraft intake systems while providing a quality guest experience.
Guest Services
Greet all guests as they enter the show and provide information including performance details, directions and highlights along the ramp. In addition, this team collects lost personal items for guests to retrieve.
Kids Zone
Deliver FUN for our youngest guests! Families are invited to this area for water, shade, supplies for bounce entertainment. Volunteers in this area will have a BLAST interacting with children of all ages!
Logistics
The strength, hard work and sweat of this volunteer group puts the whole Airshow together! This group begins their hard work prior to the Airshow, continues through the event and concludes the week following the Airshow when the airport returns to normal operation. This group utilizes golf carts, and some specialized equipment, so previous experience is ideal. Commitment to the full timeline is not necessary.
Site Maintenance Support
Volunteer Check-In
Warmly greet our dedicated and hardworking volunteers at the Airshow; ensure each volunteer has signed the liability waiver, distribute t-shirts, distribute lunch wristbands, direct the volunteer to the area they will be working and answer any questions.