vol-fridays.jpgMore than 700 specially trained volunteers generously give their
time and energy to Share the Power of a Wish®.

Our volunteers become involved in the mission through a variety of capacities.

•  Wish-granting Volunteer

As a Wish-granting Volunteer, you will experience the magic that occurs when a child is permitted to dream…. dream of a world where they can visit their favorite theme park and ride all of the best rides, reach out and hug their favorite celebrity, stockpile all of the toys they have ever imagined into a waiting limousine, or be a firefighter for a day.

As a Wish-granting Volunteer, you will be paired up in teams of two to interview children to determine their heartfelt wish. You will assist in the granting of each wish with Make-A-Wish staff and your volunteer partner.

A minimum commitment of four wishes per year in two boroughs/counties is required for this volunteer position. In order to arrange wish interviews, your ability to navigate the metro area by subway, bus, or car is imperative. A two-night training session is required.

•  Office Volunteer

Come and join our volunteer team at WishQuarters – the place where wishes come true. The Foundation needs caring dedicated volunteers who are interested in volunteering in our Long Island and Manhattan Offices. Whether you are interested in wish granting, marketing, data entry, outreach, writing, administration, or want to try it all…we have a volunteer position for you! Training is provided on site for all positions.

•  Speakers Bureau Volunteer

If you love public speaking, this is the volunteer role for you! You can help make wishes come true by introducing the public to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and the work that we do. Whether it’s a ten minute talk to a local club, a check presentation to a group of school children, or manning a table at a workplace-giving fair; you can be the face and voice of the Foundation. If you have a flexible daytime schedule, your help is needed year-round to give presentations to various constituencies. Training is provided.

•  Community Outreach Volunteer

If you enjoy going out into the community, making presentations, and spreading the word of the Make-A-Wish® mission, this is the volunteer role for you! This volunteer position helps to educate the public about the Foundation and the many ways they can become involved. This volunteer team attends meetings and fairs, makes presentations to community groups and hospital personnel, and conducts Internet research. If you have a flexible daytime schedule you are needed year-round for this position. Training is provided.

•  Wish Assist Phone GreeterThe opportunity to make an impact in the life of a child is only a phone call away! You can become part of the magic of a wish experience for hundreds of children from all over the world as they come to New York to have their heartfelt wishes fulfilled. As a Wish Assist Greeter you will be the friendly voice for children and their families visiting the Big Apple.

Volunteers introduce our wish families to New York by making a few phone calls to check in, reviewing itineraries, and answering any questions the family may have about their visit. Daytime availability and a telephone are all you need. A one-night training session is required.

vol-wine.jpg•  Special Events

Help the Foundation in one of our most successful forms of fund raising. Volunteer roles vary from set-up, registration, check-in, raffle sales, clean-up and more! While the majority of our events are held in Manhattan there are still smaller events throughout the Metropolitan area where your help is needed. Our events are scheduled with plenty of notice for you to sign up and add to your calendar! A one-night training session is required.

•  Wish Story Volunteer

Do you enjoy creative writing? Are you searching for a rewarding volunteer opportunity you can complete from the comfort of your own home or office, on your own schedule? As a Wish Story Volunteer, you will call families after the wish has been completed for evaluation and story telling purposes. During your conversations with the wish families, you will gather magical details about the wish experience and craft captivating stories. The Foundation will utilize the stories you create in many significant ways: recognizing donors who sponsor a wish, highlighting wishes on our Web site, and marketing to thousands of potential donors.

•  Student Intern

Are you between the ages of 14 and 18 and thinking about volunteering? Does your school have a community service program and you need a placement? Do you have some time after school? Do you want to do something meaningful and fun during your summer vacation? Do you want to make a difference in the life of a child? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the Make-A-Wish Foundation needs your help!

Come join our team of Student Interns who volunteer year-round to help make wishes come true for children with life-threatening medical conditions. We have volunteer opportunities in our Lake Success, Long Island office in marketing, outreach, volunteer resources, wish granting, IT, community development, and administration.