About Wish Granters Needed!

Summary:

A Wish Granter will meet with the child and his/her family to help determine the child’s most heartfelt wish while planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish Granters work in teams of two to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true. Wish Granters must be 18 years or older.

Requirements: Completion of our volunteer application, background check, volunteer fair, interview and Wish Granting training course.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Partner with at least one other volunteer wish granter to grant the wishes of children throughout the chapter’s territory.
Visit the wish child, with the goal of discerning his/her one true wish, while gaining an understanding of the reason behind the child’s most heartfelt wish.
Complete and submit wish paperwork in a timely manner according to chapter guidelines.
Create a magical wish experience for the wish child by planning and delivering “wish enhancements” – special, creative touches that keep the child excited about the wish throughout the process.
Plan “send off” party or “reveal” party for each wish, as appropriate.
Develop a positive rapport with the wish child and family by serving as a liaison between chapter staff and the wish family, ensuring the family is updated on the status of the wish throughout the wish process.
Act as a reliable, communicative, and productive member of the “wish team” by working closely with a volunteer partner and Make-A-Wish staff to create the best possible wish experience for the child.


Desired Qualifications:

Passion for children and comfort interacting with children ages 2 ½ to 18.
Creative thinker with desire to make each wish unique and magical.
Excellent people skills with the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and children with life-threatening medical conditions.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Bilingual abilities in written and spoken form a plus.

Application Process

You can find our application here: http://snv.wish.org/ways-to-help/volunteering/become-a-volunteer