The chaplaincy program at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport welcomes you to join us and share in our unique mission!
A ministry of presence in one of the nation’s busiest airports, serving the traveling public, airport and airline employees, and military personnel. 
The chaplains assist at Fallen Soldier ceremonies and support the work of the Charlotte USO. 
Our chaplains come from all backgrounds and faiths, as we seek to serve everyone in need. 
Chaplains can be ordained clergy or laypeople, and we provide free training and orientation. 
Chaplains form a close bond with each other as they serve together. 
Our mission to provide a comforting presence to others is a unique and joyful aspect of the airport community. 
We are there to pray and assist people in their time of need or anxiety. 
Ours is a ministry of “loitering with intent” throughout the airport. 
We seek out and lend a helping hand to everyone. 
CLT is a busy airport, and chaplains serve as a calming and comforting presence. 
Our support of our military and the USO is an important aspect of our mission.
Chaplain Volunteers
We are looking for caring individuals to join our mission of serving passengers, military personnel and airport employees at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the nation. Lay people as well as ministers and clergy are welcome to join our growing team. Chaplains receive orientation and training at no cost. We ask for 4 hours of time on the same day of the week at the same time. Coverage begins as early as 6 AM and ends around midnight, 7 days a week. Parking is provided and discounts are available from food and merchandise vendors.
Requirements
- Be secure in your own faith and able to respect the faith or belief systems of others.
- Enjoy interacting with and serving people from all backgrounds, encountering people where they are, especially in times of need or anxiety.
- Accept that we do not engage in proselytization and there will be times when using the name of Jesus in prayer may not be acceptable to the person you are reaching out to support.
- Pass a background check by the Transportation Security Administration plus fingerprint background check.
- Be able to physically walk throughout the terminal and ramp areas plus provide your own transportation to and from the airport.
- Attend occasional weekend training programs.
Contact the Rev. Mr. David Reiser at airportchaplain@outlook.com if you are interested in exploring joining our team. Tell us a little about yourself, and we will email you additional information along with an application.