Volunteering FAQs
Does the Make-A-Wish Foundation offer volunteer opportunities?
Volunteers are the foundation of our organization. Our chapter has more than 1,000 volunteers and only a small professional staff. In addition, a volunteer Board of Directors governs the Foundation. We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities including wish granting, fundraising, special events, outreach efforts, publicity, and helping in the office.
What are the benefits of volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation?
Whatever volunteer position you assume at the Foundation, you will know that your work helps to bring hope, stength, and joy to a child at a very difficult time in his or her life. You will meet and work with our dedicated staff and volunteers in a supportive and challenging atmosphere.
What is the time commitment expected of volunteers?
Volunteer commitments vary, depending on the volunteer position you decide to pursue. We make every effor to match your availability and level of commitment with the needs of your volunteer assignment. As a Wish Granter, you are given the important task helping to make a child’s wish come true. It is very important work; and we expect a high level of commitment and professionalism from all of our volunteers. In return, the Make-A-Wish Foundation makes a commitment to you: We promise to provide quality training and the support and resources needed to do the work entrusted to you.
Are volunteers directly involved with the children and families?
Wish Granting volunteers have the highest level of involvement with children and their families. They make the initial contact with the family, interview the wish child to determine the child’s one true wish, and coordinate details with the Make-A-Wish staff members. As a new volunteer, you will receive training to ensure that you are knowledgeable and comfortable in meeting and talking with children and their families.
Are there volunteer positions that would not be so emotionally demanding?
There are many volunteer opportunities that do not involve direct contact with our wish kids and their families. Some of these volunteer opportunities include fundraising and special event help, outreach efforts, publicity and helping out in the office. Please see Ways to Volunteer for more specific information. If you have a skill or talent that you would like to offer, please contact our Volunteer Manager to see how you can become involved.
How do I apply?
We’re so glad you asked! To begin the process of becoming a Make-A-Wish volunteer you will need to fill out our volunteer application and submit your information for a background check. For the forms and more detailed instructions see the Application Process.
How long is the application process?
From the time that we receive your complete volunteer application, it generally takes about two to three weeks for processing and approval. But once you are on board, we usually put you to work right away!
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