In 1991, the first team of our now-legendary White Hat Volunteers arrived at YYC Calgary International Airport, sporting brilliant white cowboy hats and red vests. Their mission was simple: to be the face of Calgary and show our warm western hospitality to anyone passing through our airport. More than 30 years later, the program continues – growing to include 31 languages, several hundred volunteers and tens of thousands of volunteer hours each year.
The team is made of up of regular folks from around our community, each believing in the power of a warm welcome and genuine compassion. At this time, we are currently not accepting any new applications while we refresh and update our recruitment process.
Please check back at a later date to see what volunteering opportunities may be available at YYC!
Whether you’re in a group or on your own, we’re committed to making your YYC experience the best it can be. That experience starts with our White Hat Volunteers, who are easy to find and ready to lend a hand, answer questions and welcome you to our city.
Note: volunteers cannot assist with luggage, wheelchair mobility, security or customs, due to Transport Canada regulations. If you have concerns in these areas, please contact your airline for specific assistance or complete our Accessibility Assistance Request Form.