Volunteer with Make-A-Wish

Volunteers are at the heart of every wish experience. Join a caring community of more than 20,000 volunteers who transform the lives of children fighting critical illnesses. Your time and talents are critical to bringing strength and hope to wish kids in your local community.

What Volunteers are Saying

"I love the connection that you can have directly to the families...

I am a WishMaker ... because I love the connection that you can have directly to the families ... It was wonderful to give the family a break - a break from the doctor's visits, and a break from the worrying. To just get the chance to forget about things for a moment and enjoy being away as a family.

Meryl,

Volunteer

"[Wish kids] are so inspirational to me ... It's truly an honor to get to work with these little heroes and grant their wishes...

It's truly an honor to get to work with these little heroes and grant their wishes

Lena,

Wish Alum and Volunteer

"Make-A-Wish speaks to me and aligns to the work that I do...

Make-A-Wish speaks to me and aligns to the work that I do. When I [learned] that children were not having their wishes granted because of a language barrier, I felt that I needed to step forward and help address and close that gap.

Melissa,

Spanish-Speaking Volunteer

"Forget about the hardships for a while and be a kid, have fun, dream big...

As a wish granter, being able to give back to kids who have experienced difficulties ... [is] just an incredible experience. To listen to them, hear their stories, and then do something wonderful for them ... There's nothing that we ask in return other than we just want you to forget about the hardships for a while and be a kid, have fun, dream big.

Brian,

Volunteer

"Being a Make-A-Wish volunteer energizes me...

My favorite part about being a volunteer is being with the families and seeing the smile on their faces and seeing them feel so special that someone is doing this for them. Being a Make-A-Wish volunteer energizes me. It makes me feel like I have made a contribution; that my life is worth living.

Mary,

Wish Grandparent and Volunteer

Discover how you can volunteer in your local community

Volunteer Opportunities

Your Strengths: You're a great listener and use your creativity to help children fighting critical illnesses discover their heartfelt wish.
What You'll Do: Meet with wish kids and their families and help the child determine their wish.
Your Strengths: You're a bridge between languages, making sure every word is understood and every story is heard. With your bilingual skills, you help wish families feel supported, understood and connected every step of the way.
What You'll Do: Accompany wish granters on wish family visits to facilitate clear communication, and help with translating documents and other materials.
Your Strengths: You're warm, welcoming and full of enthusiasm. Your smile sets the tone for an unforgettable wish!
What You'll Do: Create excitement as a wish family embarks on their wish journey or welcome them home as they return from their wish trip.
Your Strengths: You're energetic, organized and ready to jump in wherever needed.
What You'll Do: Plan, organize and execute successful fundraising events by working on event committees, helping on event day or participating in the event.
Your Strengths: You're an organization guru with an eye for detail, a friendly voice on the phone, and a whiz at keeping things running smoothly!
What You'll Do: Assist chapter staff with miscellaneous tasks including phone calls, wish research, data entry, filing and mailings.
Your Strengths: You're a pro in your craft. With your special skills, you'll help bring wishes to life.
What You'll Do: Use your skills on an as-needed basis. This volunteer should have professional knowledge of the skill. Needed skills include reading or writing in multiple languages, graphic design, photography, carpentry, interior design, landscaping and more.