Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Wish Ambassadors: This group represents the Foundation at community, school, business, or civic events and is best-suited for volunteers with flexible schedules who are comfortable with public speaking.

Wish Assistants: Our office is staffed with volunteers Monday through Friday (flexible hours to fit your schedule) to answer phones, send thank you notes, enter data, assist with mailings, and many other projects. Best suits volunteers with great customer service skills, an adaptable attitude, clerical skills and daytime availability Monday through Friday.

Wish Consultants: Fulfill specific assignments through special skills or interests (eg. translator, handyperson, graphic designer, etc.) Best suits volunteers with limited but flexible time and significant expertise in a critical need area.

Wish Granters: Meet with a wish child 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 each 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.

Wish Greeters: Greet the wish children and their families and assist them as necessary at hotels, the airport, or other locations during the inception and/or completion of their wish. Best suits volunteers with outgoing personalities and flexible schedules.

Wish Makers: These volunteers support the granting of wishes through planning and/or staffing fund-raising events and family activities. Annually, we sponsor Stories of Light®, a Gala & Auction, and a Wish Family Reunion. Dozens of other groups and companies also hold events on our behalf. Best suits volunteers with creative determination, a passion for people, and a commitment to getting the job done.

Kids for Wish Kids®: This program empowers children and teenagers to get involved and help makes dreams come true for our Wish Kids. Through fund raisers and other projeccts, Kids for Wish Kids fosters the value of community service by providing hands-on experience in the wish-granting process. This program is ideal for students in elementary school through high school.

Contact Katie Reilly at 612-767-2758 or kreilly@wishmn.org to find out more about volunteer opportunities for either one of these great fundraisers!