SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - Phoenix Sky Harbor Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week

Episode Date: April 27, 2026

Send us a text and chime in!Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is recognizing its dedicated volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Week, taking place April 22–28. The volunteer program is a cornerstone of guest service at America’s Friendliest Airport®. From the Navigators to the Navigator Buddies, Teen Navigators, and Navigator Chaplains, these volunteers play a key role in helping Phoenix Sky Harbor deliver a world‑class experience. Known for their purple attire, the friendly and dedicated Navigators help guests with directions, information, and general support throughout the airport to make their travel easier and more enjoyable. Since the program’s inception in 2000, more than 1,800 volunteers have contributed 1.7...   For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/phoenix-sky-harbor-celebrates-volunteer-appreciation-week/ Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible on the Cast11.com podcast network by Fane Signature Group. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is recognizing its dedicated volunteers during volunteer appreciation week, taking place April 22nd to 28th. The volunteer program is a cornerstone of guest service at America's friendliest airport. From the navigators to the navigator buddies, teen navigators, and navigator chaplains, these volunteers play a key role in helping Phoenix Sky Harbor deliver a world-class experience. Known for their purple attire, the friendly and dedicated navigators help guests with directions, information, and general support throughout the airport to make their travel easier and more enjoyable. Since the program's inception in 2000, more than 1,800 volunteers have contributed 1.7 million

plus hours of service at Phoenix Sky Harbor. Other pHX volunteers include Navigator Buddies, a popular and warmly received therapy dog program that gives passengers the chance to interact with accredited therapy animals, Teen Navigators, High School students ages 14 and older who volunteer alongside experienced navigators during the summer, and navigator chaplains, who offer spiritual comfort and guidance to those who seek it. All volunteers play an essential role in maintaining the high standards of America's friendliest airport, said Deputy Aviation Director for Public Relations Heather Shelbrack. Their dedication, compassion and service help ensure that millions of travelers each year feel welcome and

supported from the moment they arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor. During this year's volunteer a Appreciateation Week, Phoenix Sky Harbor is celebrating its navigators with a sports-themed focus that recognizes them as the airport's most valuable players. Throughout the week, navigators will take part in activities that include sharing memorable moments and highlighting their best tips for smooth travel at PHX members of the Phoenix Sky Harbor executive team will also shadow a navigator to experience the exceptional service volunteers provide each day. For more information on volunteering at Phoenix Sky Harbor visit skyh harbor.com slash volunteer. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, America's friendliest airport, has an annual economic impact of more than $44 billion.

On an average day, approximately 1,300 aircraft and more than 140,000 passengers arrive at and depart from Phoenix Sky Harbor. VHX Sky Harbor is funded with airport revenue. No tax dollars are used to support the airport. Read more stories from the Phoenix area on SignalsAZ.com. Subscribe and be the F1RST2 No. Thank you.