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Flexible Schedule
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Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Meets with a Wish Child and his/her family to discover, plan, and fulfill a wish. Wish Granters work in teams of two and use resources wisely by seeking donated goods and services for each wish. Volunteers commit their time to make the wish as unique as the child and a lasting memorable experience for each Wish Family. Best suits volunteers over the age of 21 with creative energy, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, and the ability to give freely of their time. ROLE: To deliver wishes of the highest quality to all eligible Wish Children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, thus enriching their lives with hope, strength and joy. To further embrace the Make-A-Wish vision, thus bringing together people everywhere to share in the power of a wish. REPORTS TO: Program Services Department RESPONSIBILITIES: Accepts wish assignments from Program Services Department. Makes contact with wish family within 3 days of wish being assigned, and arranges for wish family interview. Conducts the wish family interview with the purpose of discovering the child’s heartfelt wish and completing wish packet paperwork with parents or guardians - within 2 weeks after receiving new wish assignment information. Submits to MAW Office all wish packet paperwork and wish child photo within 3 days following initial interview. Maintains close, open, positive interactive relationships and communication with wish family, wish partner, MAW staff, donors and all wish resources throughout the wish process. Obtains staff approval of child’s wish prior to wish fulfillment. Obtains appropriate wish budget approvals. Obtains legal documents required. Fulfills the granting of a child’s wish in accordance with MAWA standards, MAWU policies, procedures and best-practice guidelines, training session instructions, and written material. Working together with wish granting partner, grants each child a magical wish of the highest quality. Proactively and creatively works as a team player to bring the wish to a timely close. When necessary, sees the wish family off at the airport and on arrival home if the wish is a travel wish. Advocates for the wish child and family, as well as the Make-A-Wish throughout the wish process. Refers all concerns, problems or potential problems to the attention of the MAW Office immediately. Acts as a professional good-will ambassador for the Make-A-Wish and creates only positive interactions with members of the community. Allocates donor dollars wisely. Builds partnerships with in kind donors, recognizing their support and efforts at wish completion by sending thank you letters. Submits final financial forms with required paperwork and child’s wish photo to MAW Office within 10 days of wish completion. Mentors new wish granters when assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Genuine love for children Creative thinker Sensitive, compassionate and caring Non-judgmental, good listener Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills Able to work well with others, team player Able to approach and motivate in-kind donors and community resources to participate in granting a wish Self starter Problem solver Detail-oriented Budget conscious TIME COMMITMENT: The volunteer wish granter’s level of involvement is dependent upon the type of wish being granted. A wish granter is "on-call" to their wish family and their wish partner throughout the wish process. A wish might require anywhere up to 20 hours per assignment, depending upon the child’s wish and what stage of the wish is being fulfilled. MEETINGS: Wish granters are required to attend quarterly in-service training meetings. Attendance at additional meetings may be required throughout the year. Wish granters are also encouraged to participate in Make-A-Wish events held throughout the year. BENEFITS: Opportunity to provide a magical wish of the highest quality to a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Opportunity to interact with and provide joy & respite to wish children and their families. Opportunity to increase leadership. Recognition in annual report and at event. Use of Make-A-Wish Utah as a personal reference upon successful completion of this position. Please contact our Volunteer Manager to receive a copy of the volunteer application. More information can also be found on our website, www.utah.wish.org.
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Salt Lake City, UT 84107
These individuals represent and promote the positive image and reputation of the organization in the community. We provide the information; Ambassadors provide the passion to tell our story to social and professional groups, federal and state employee groups, and student groups. This position best suits volunteers with flexible schedules, a knack for public speaking, and those who have some prior knowledge of or experience with the Foundation. ROLE: To work alongside chapter staff to share the mission and raise awareness of Make-A-Wish Utah while increasing public support. This individual will represent and promote the positive image and reputation of the organization in the community. REPORTS TO: Volunteer Manager and other staff members as appropriate OPPORTUNITIES may include the following: DEVELOPMENT: Corporate Giving Introduce Make-A-Wish(r) Utah to targeted organizations and secure best contact for staff follow-up Assist in coordinating and supporting Corporate Proclamations (Wish Reveals) Events and Campaigns Represent and support Make-A-Wish at internal and external events (gala support, golf tournaments, car shows, etc.) Collaborate with development staff in preparation and management of events Assist in outreach efforts and fundraising campaigns including Kids for Wish Kids Donor Stewardship Conduct tours of A Wishing Place for a variety of different groups Accompany development staff on cultivation, ask, or stewardship visits WISH SUPPORT: Wish Family Events Assist in hosting wish families at internal events throughout the year (ie. Wish Family Reunion, Trick-or-Treat, Easter Egg Hunt, etc.) Wish Support Provide wish party and wish enhancement support to Wish Granters by assignment QUALIFICATIONS: Commitment to and a passion for the work of Make-A-Wish Utah Highly organized and detail-oriented Professional attitude and appearance Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent people skills with the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds Ability to maintain confidentiality BENEFITS: Build valuable and rewarding volunteer experience Support Utah wish kids through wish family events and resource development Share the power and magic of Make-A-Wish in the community Increase leadership, event management, professional networking, and fundraising skills Interaction with Wish Families, Wish Children, Volunteers, and Staff Please contact our Volunteer Manager, jhortin@utah.wish.org , to receive a copy of our volunteer application. More information can also be found on our website at www.utah.wish.org.
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Salt Lake City, UT 84107
ROLE To assist in delivering wishes of the highest quality to all eligible Wish Children diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, thus enriching their lives with hope, strength and joy. To further embrace the Make-A-Wish vision, thus bringing together people everywhere to share in the power of a wish. RESPONSIBILITY: Accepts wish assignments from the Program Services Department. Assist Wish Granters in Wish Process where applicable, creating a magical wish of the highest quality. Proactively and creatively work as a team player. Maintains close, open, positive interactive relationships and communication with wish family, wish partners, MAW staff, donors and all wish resources throughout the wish process. Advocates for the wish child and family, as well as the Make-A-Wish Utah chapter throughout the wish process. Refers all concerns, problems or potential problems to the attention of the MAW Office immediately. Acts as a professional good-will ambassador for the Make-A-Wish Foundation and creates only positive interactions with members of the community. Allocates donor dollars wisely. Participate in at least 4 activities a year 2 wishes; 2 events (Wish Family or Fundraising) QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills Ability to be flexible and spontaneous, adapting to diverse circumstances comfortably and spontaneously Genuine love for children Non-judgmental, good listener Able to work well with others, a team player BENEFITS: Opportunity to interact with and provide joy & respite to wish children and their families. Opportunity to increase leadership. Use of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah as a personal reference upon successful completion of this position. Please contact our Volunteer Manager to receive a copy of the volunteer application. More information can also be found on our website, www.utah.wish.org.
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2022
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Flexible Schedule
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Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Meets with a Wish Child and his/her family to discover, plan, and fulfill a wish. Wish Granters work in teams of two and use resources wisely by seeking donated goods and services for each wish. Volunteers commit their time to make the wish as unique as the child and a lasting memorable experience for each Wish Family. Best suits volunteers over the age of 21 with creative energy, entrepreneurial enthusiasm, and the ability to give freely of their time. RESPONSIBILITIES: Makes contact with wish family within 3 days of wish being assigned, and arranges for wish family interview. Conducts the wish family interview with the purpose of discovering the child’s heartfelt wish and completing wish packet paperwork with parents or guardians - within 2 weeks after receiving new wish assignment information. Maintains close, open, positive interactive relationships and communication with wish family, wish partner, MAW staff, donors and all wish resources throughout the wish process. Obtains staff approval of child’s wish prior to wish fulfillment. Fulfills the granting of a child’s wish in accordance with MAWA standards, MAWU policies, procedures and best-practice guidelines, training session instructions, and written material. Working together with wish granting partner, grants each child a magical wish of the highest quality. Proactively and creatively works as a team player to bring the wish to a timely close. When necessary, sees the wish family off at the airport and on arrival home if the wish is a travel wish. Advocates for the wish child and family, as well as the Make-A-Wish throughout the wish process. Refers all concerns, problems or potential problems to the attention of the MAW Office immediately. Acts as a professional good-will ambassador for the Make-A-Wish and creates only positive interactions with members of the community. Builds partnerships with in kind donors, recognizing their support and efforts at wish completion by sending thank you letters. Mentors new wish granters when assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Genuine love for children Creative thinker Sensitive, compassionate and caring Non-judgmental, good listener Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organization skills Able to work well with others, team player Able to approach and motivate in-kind donors and community resources to participate in granting a wish Self starter Problem solver Detail-oriented Budget conscious TIME COMMITMENT: The volunteer wish granter’s level of involvement is dependent upon the type of wish being granted. A wish granter is "on-call" to their wish family and their wish partner throughout the wish process. A wish might require anywhere up to 20 hours per assignment, depending upon the child’s wish and what stage of the wish is being fulfilled. MEETINGS: Wish granters are required to attend quarterly in-service training meetings. Attendance at additional meetings may be required throughout the year. Wish granters are also encouraged to participate in Make-A-Wish events held throughout the year. BENEFITS: Opportunity to provide a magical wish of the highest quality to a child diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. Opportunity to interact with and provide joy & respite to wish children and their families. Opportunity to increase leadership. Recognition in annual report and at event. Use of Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah as a personal reference upon successful completion of this position. Please contact our Volunteer Manager to receive a copy of the volunteer application. More information can also be found on our website, www.utah.wish.org.
Date Posted: Nov 14, 2022
