Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteers offer their time, talent, and good will to help execute and further advance the Make-A-Wish mission.  They work within all areas of the Foundation, serving as event committee members or office interns, securing event sponsorships, working behind the scenes at our Gala, or even acting as cartoon characters at our Wish Family Holiday Party!

Whatever the task, Make-A-Wish volunteers share a strong commitment to our mission and wish children.  In return, the Foundation staff provides volunteers with opportunities for rewarding work through training and responsible management.

Specialist volunteers serve in the following capacities:

• Office Volunteers
  Assist with day-to-day office tasks such as data entry, mailings, answering phones, and organizing files
  
  
• Fundraiser/ Special Events Volunteers
  Help the Foundation to plan and host events to raise funds for wishes.  Events include annual Golf Tournaments; Wish Night in the Park; Holiday Wish-A-Thon; and the annual Gala.  (Click here to learn more about Make-A-Wish Special Events)
  
  
• Community Events & Promotions Volunteers
  Support community events and/or promotions held by corporate supporters. Opportunities range from staffing registration booths, helping with raffles, or serving as Make-A-Wish representative at site of promotion.  (Click here to learn more about Events & Promotions)
  
  
• Kids for Wish Kids Volunteers
  Visit and speak with school groups about the work and importance of the Make-A-Wish Foundation in support of school fundraising efforts for wishes.  (Click here to learn more about Kids for Wish Kids)
  
  
• Wish-Granting Volunteers
  Work in teams of two to meet with wish families, help the child discover his/her most heartfelt wish, and help to enhance the wish experience.
  
  
• Bilingual Interpreters
  Help to facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families.  Interpreters have the option of becoming fully trained Wish-Granting volunteers, or they can provide short-term support on an as-needed basis.  The languages needed most often are Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Russian.
  
  
• Meet-and-Greet Volunteers
  Assist families at the airport as they depart and or return from their wish experiences.
  
  
• Public Speaking Volunteers
  Represent the Foundation at a variety of speaking engagements in order to promote awareness of our mission, raise funds, or recruit volunteers.
  
  
• Creative Support Volunteers
  Contribute your specialized skills (such as photography, graphic design, carpentry, or computer set/software installation) to a variety of organizational activities including wishes and fundraising events.