Get involved with the Manitoba Airshow! We will be seeking volunteers with a variety of skills to help make the next event a success. There are many different areas of the Manitoba Airshow that require volunteers, starting from set-up and finishing with clean-up. If you have experience with hospitality, transportation, parking or any other relevant skills, please fill out a volunteer application:
Groups and Organizations
Is your organization or group motivated to help and able to provide multiple volunteers? Volunteering for the Manitoba Airshow is a win-win opportunity! Groups that enter into a volunteer agreement will receive a donation in proportion to the number of volunteers provided. Organizations and groups will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email our volunteer coordinator if your group is interested. Once registered, individual volunteers are each required to fill out the volunteer application.
Is your organization already participating? Make sure to select your group in Section 7 of the volunteer application.
Volunteer Areas
Set-up/Take-down - Assist with the deployment of site infrastructure such as fencing, tables and chairs.
- Work outside and/or inside during the scheduled shift.
- Expect light to moderate physical activity including lifting.
Traffic Control - Direct show guests and crew to the appropriate routes in and around the Air Show.
- Support guest transportation to onsite and offsite parking facilities.
- Light physical activity, much of the shift will be standing.
Security - Monitor the show and ensure the safety and security of all show guests.
- Direct guests and crew to the appropriate routes in and around the event.
- Responsible for operating show support vehicles.
- A valid government issued driver's license is mandatory for operating any vehicles.
Ticketing - Gate admission, validation of pre-purchased tickets and processing payments
- Work outside and/or inside during the scheduled shift.
- Respond to questions and direct customers as required.
- Volunteers with an outgoing, customer focused attitude will have the most success.
Parking - Direct traffic and ensure parking lots are operated safely and efficiently.
- Will provide information and direction to show guests about transportation services.
- Work outside during the scheduled shift.
- Must be comfortable working in and around moving vehicles.
Ground Operations/People Movers - Support airshow operations for on-site logistics. Operating airshow support vehicles to move people or equipment.
- Work outside and/or inside during the scheduled shift.
- Expect light to moderate physical activity including lifting.
- A valid government issued drivers license is mandatory to operate any vehicle.
- Monitor the show and ensure the safety and security of all show guests.
Hospitality/Food Services - Operation of the on-site guest hospitality venue(s).
- Work outside and/or inside during the scheduled shift.
- Meeting guest or volunteer needs by providing food and/or beverages.
- Stocking and re-stocking food and beverage supplies.
- Volunteers with an outgoing, customer focused attitude will have the most success.
Guest Services - Represent the face of the event and be onsite to support the customer experience.
- Will be stationed throughout the airshow grounds to provide guidance and respond to guest needs for First Aid, Child Find and/or Lost and Found.
- Volunteers can expect light to moderate physical activity.
- Most guest services volunteers will be positioned outdoors.
Volunteer Perks
All volunteers working a minimum of two shifts, or equivalent of eight hours, receive a MB Airshow volunteer event shirt, identification lanyard, meal voucher and a one day pass to experience the ground exhibits and airshow.
Still Interested?
Several fun and exciting opportunities exist. Please fill out the volunteer application if you are interested in volunteering at the Manitoba Airshow. If you have any questions, please contact us.