Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Wish Grantors

Wish Grantors are specially trained volunteers (21+ years old) who meet with wish children to determine their wish and then work closely with the wish-granting staff to fulfill each wish and make the wish a unique experience.
• Wish Grantors meet with wish families at their homes in the evening or on the weekends.
Other wish granting volunteer opportunities
• Meet and Greet Volunteers – Assist Wish Families during the check-in/arrival at airports or train stations.
• Bi-lingual interpreters – Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English speaking families.
• Computer “Techs” – Assist with set-up and installation of for children receiving a computer.
• Creative Support – provide help with wishes needed photography, graphic design, carpentry, painting, etc.

Administrative Support
Office volunteers provide assistance to the Providence Office to help keep the Foundation overhead costs down.
Typical activities include:
• Supporting day-to-day operations of the Foundation during regular business hours.
• Assisting with administrative projects such as data entry, mailings, filing, faxing and photo copying.

Speakers
The Foundation is often invited to speak to promote awareness of the organization’s mission and wish-granting programs. Opportunities may include:
• Events
• Workplace giving fairs or presentations
• Check acceptances/photo opportunities
• General information presentations.

Fundraising
Assist with the planning and execution of fundraising activities that support the Foundation’s development goals. Opportunities may include:
• Community events
• Corporate promotions
• Foundation events

1. All volunteer candidates must complete a volunteer application and submit to a criminal background check.
2. Training - All new volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training session. These sessions are typically held quarterly, or on an as-needed basis, and last approximately 3 hours.
   
   

This opportunity is sponsored by: Make-A-Wish Foundation, Rhode Island Regional Office

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly One-Time

Contact Person: Kate Bean, Wish/Volunteer Program Associate, (401) 781-9474, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

One State Street Providence, RI 02908 (See a map)

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Does this opportunity provide services to low-income communities?
	Yes