A wish granter is the first face of Make-A-Wish(r) Missouri & Kansas to a wish family. Wish granters work with a partner to meet with the child and their immediate family members to help determine the child’s most heartfelt wish, while completing all required wish-related paperwork and work with Make-A-Wish staff to make that wish a reality. Additional training required for this role.
**Volunteers that reside in the state of Missouri or Kansas is required**
13523 Barrett Parkway Drive, Suite 241, Ballwin, MO 63021, US
Mission Statement
We grant the wishes of children with critical illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy.
Description
There are several volunteer opportunities available within our chapter. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities listed below, please visit our website: Volunteer - Make-A-Wish(r) Missouri & Kansas
Wish Granting - wish granters meet with the wish family, help the wish child determine his/her one, true wish and act as a liaison between Make-A-Wish staff and the wish family during the wish process.
Translator/Interpreter - Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families.
Special Events - Plan, organize, and implement successful fundraising events by working on event committees, helping out on the event day, and/or participating in the event.
Skill-Based Volunteers - Use your professional skills and knowledge in your own community to help with wish events and/or the wish planning process on an as-needed basis.
Young Professionals (St. Louis, Kansas City, and Wichita) - The mission of the Make-A-Wish Young Professionals is to provide a forum for young community leaders to enhance their professional growth, gain leadership skills, and practice civic responsibility while increasing awareness, encouraging volunteerism and raising funds for Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas.
Office - Assist with miscellaneous projects at the St. Louis office.
Children & Youth
Community
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity, with no fixed address.
