Houston Airports Ambassadors, a dedicated team of volunteers who provide exceptional service to passengers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), were recently honored to participate in the Points of Light Conference held in Houston this June. The airport volunteers manned a booth and shared information about the program that helped to welcome or send off a record 60.1 million passengers in 2023. 

In 1989, during his inaugural address, President George H.W. Bush invoked the vision of a ‘thousand points of light’ and invited the nation to serve their fellow citizens. In 1990, President Bush created the Daily Points of Light Award for individuals making a difference. During his administration, President Bush honored more than 1,000 volunteers. The Points of Light Foundation , the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, was created later that year - in 1990 - as an independent, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization. A year later, The Points of Light Foundation merged with the National Volunteer Center Network. 

Points of Light encourages and empowers individuals to make a positive impact in their communities. This year's conference, held in Houston, was especially significant as it coincided with President George H.W. Bush's centennial birthday on June 12 and the city where the airport named after him, Bush Airport, is located.

"We were incredibly proud to have our Houston Airports Ambassadors participate in the Points of Light Conference," said Ella Ghica, Manager of Outreach Initiatives and Volunteer Programs for Houston Airports. "Their dedication to serving our passengers exemplifies the spirit of volunteerism that Points of Light strives to cultivate. We are actively seeking to expand our volunteer program, and the conference provided a valuable opportunity to connect with potential new Ambassadors."

The Houston Airports Ambassadors program embodies the spirit of volunteerism championed by Points of Light. These dedicated volunteers serve as friendly faces for arriving and departing passengers, assisting with navigation, answering questions, and offering a warm Houston welcome.

 “Houston Airports Ambassadors are a true point of light in our community,” said Ghica. “Their service begins in our airports as our guests travel through our terminals before exploring our great city of Houston.”

 The Houston Airports Ambassadors program offers a rewarding experience for volunteers. It allows them to connect with people from all over the world and contribute to the positive first impression of Houston for arriving passengers. Houston Airports actively seeks enthusiastic individuals to join the program. For more information and to apply, please click here.