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Walk for Wishes

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ORGANIZATION: Make-A-Wish

Walk for Wishes Logo 2014+

Walk for Wishes is a fundraising walk, held by Make-A-Wish, to raise money to grant the wishes of kids with critical illnesses. This event will be held at Vasona Park in Los Gatos. Volunteers will be helping in a number of ways, including activity stations, greeters, course monitors, setup, and more.

This is a great opportunity for groups to volunteer. Kids under 14 are able to volunteer with their parents.

4 Shifts

  • Fri Aug 22, 2025 - 03:00 PM to 06:00 PM PST - Spots available: 4
    Friday afternoon setup
  • Sat Aug 23, 2025 - 06:00 AM to 09:00 AM PST - Spots available: 5
    Setup
  • Sat Aug 23, 2025 - 07:00 AM to 11:00 AM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Greeters, course monitors, activity stations, and more.
  • Sat Aug 23, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM PST - Spots available: 10+
    Greeters, activity stations, breakdown, and a few other spots
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About Make-A-Wish

Location:

1333 Broadway Ste 200, Oakland, CA 94612, US

Mission Statement

Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

Description

Make-A-Wish is a charitable non-profit organization whose purpose is to fulfill wishes for children with critical illnesses. Proceeds from the Make-A-Wish fundraising efforts are used to fulfill children's dreams and create special memories for the entire family.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Health & Medicine
People with Disabilities
Children & Youth, Health & Medicine, People with Disabilities

WHEN

Fri Aug 22, 2025 - Sat Aug 23, 2025
06:00 AM - 03:00 PM
This opportunity has 4 shifts

WHERE

333 Blossom Hill RoadLos Gatos, CA 95032

(37.24221,-121.96864)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • Kids
  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
  • Done in a day, shifts are between 3 and 4.5 hours long.
  • Kids under 18 should be volunteering with an adult supervisor.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 1 - 50+
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
  • Donation Requested
  • We have sponsor benefits available. See more at https://wish.org/sites/default/files/2025-06/FY25-Walk-For-Wishes-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf

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