Canmore Highland Games

Special Events and Festivals Arts and Culture
321 SPRING CREEK DR Canmore AB T1W 2C2
+14038120680
https://canmorehighlandgames.ca/

Why Volunteer for the Canmore Highland Games?
Volunteering at the Canmore Highland Games is a chance to be part of one of Alberta’s most vibrant and culturally rich events. Whether you're drawn to the sound of bagpipes, the thrill of heavy events, or the joy of community, volunteering offers a front-row seat to the action—and the satisfaction of helping bring it all to life.

As a volunteer, you’ll:

Celebrate Scottish Heritage in an authentic and meaningful way

Connect with community—meet new people, build friendships, and share unforgettable moments

Gain event experience—perfect for students, hospitality workers, or anyone wanting behind-the-scenes exposure

Receive perks like meals, swag, and entry to the event

And most of all, you’ll become part of a tradition that blends culture, celebration, and community pride.

Join us—and wear your tartan with pride!

Current Volunteer Opportunities
Information Ambassador Coordinator – Join the Front Line of Festive Fun!
Board Member / Volunteer Coordination
We’re looking for a friendly, organized, and energetic Information Ambassador Coordinator to lead the team that gives guests their first impression of the Canmore Highland Games! In this key role, yo…
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Post-Festival Tear Down Crew — Wrapping Up the Highland Spirit with Pride! Description
Construction / Facility Management / General Labour / Skilled Trades
Be part of the final bow of the Canmore Highland Games by helping restore the festival grounds after the fun concludes. As a member of the Post-Festival Tear Down Crew, you'll dismantle infrastructur…
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CLAN MacCREW Ambassador (Volunteer Organizers) — The Heartbeat Behind the Highland Hustle!
Volunteer Coordination
Join the Clan MacCREW and be at the center of the Highland Games action! As a Volunteer Organizer, you’ll welcome volunteers, manage check-ins, collect waivers, and distribute gear and gift bags. You…
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Pipes & Drums Ambassadors — Marching to the Beat of Highland Pride!
Welcome, support, and guide pipe bands and solo pipers throughout the festival. Help performers get to the right place at the right time, assist transitions to staging areas, massed bands, and parade…
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Pipes & drums coordinators – love the sound of the pipes and the thrill of tradition?
Board Member
We’re looking for two passionate volunteers to share the role of Pipes and Drums Coordinators for the Canmore Highland Games—an unforgettable celebration of Scottish culture set in the heart of the R…
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Pre-Festival Set-Up Crew — Building the Highland Magic Before It Begins!
General Labour
Join the team that brings the festival grounds to life! As part of the Pre-Festival Set-Up Crew, you'll help assemble the structures, signage, and layout that create the iconic Canmore Highland Games…
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Sustainability Champion (Main Grounds) — Be a Hero for the Planet – Join the Eco Team!
Environmental Advocate / Outdoor Coordinator
Help keep the Canmore Highland Games green and clean! As a Sustainability Champion, you’ll support our waste diversion efforts by guiding guests to the right bins and keeping the festival grounds loo…
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