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Description
Note: We are gradually beginning to grant travel wishes again, following the guidelines of our medical advisory board. Volunteers must adhere to all Make-A-Wish and MSP airport COVID-19 policies.
Position Summary:
Be part of the send-off or welcoming for a wish child and their family! Airport Meet and Greeters help families kick off their wish trip on a great and exciting note as well as greet them as they arrive home from a trip. Many families might be traveling for the first time, so navigating the airport can be a daunting and stressful experience. With the help of Meet and Greeters, the wish child and their family won’t have to worry about a thing. No experience needed! We will provide training, which is flexible with your schedule.
As an Airport Meet and Greeter you will:
- Meet the family at the airport for their departure or arrival.
- Assist the family with their luggage and/or medical equipment.
- Guide them through the check-in process and accompany them to their gate (Departures)
- Request VIP treatment from airline employees during the child’s flight. Examples include meeting the pilot or visiting the cockpit, a special announcement on the plane, or getting bumped up to first class (Departures).
- Greet families as they arrive home and show them to their limo or hotel shuttle (Arrivals)
How You can Help:
- Sign up for 3-hour shifts
- Take part in at least one volunteer activity per year
- Greet families from early morning to late evening on weekdays or weekends
Location
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
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Hi,
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Minnesota! Below you will find the steps necessary to start the volunteer process.
- Read through the volunteer position descriptions on our website and make sure you are familiar with the volunteer roles and time commitments for each.
- Complete the volunteer orientation.
- Submit the application and send it in via email, fax, or mail.
Let us know if you have any questions you would like answered in a call after we process your application, otherwise, we will send you a background check. We will pay for the $30 background check unless you let us know that you would like to cover the cost as a donation.
All of our trainings are offered virtually. This includes trainings for the roles of Wish Granter, Airport Greeter, and Shopping Spree Assistants.
If you are interested in one-time opportunities/events, you do not need to go through this entire process. If you prefer this type of volunteer opportunity, still submit your application so you can be entered into our volunteer database. Let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Lillian Chan
She/Her/Hers
Volunteer Services Coordinator
Make-A-Wish® Minnesota
1919 University Ave W, Suite 415
Saint Paul, MN 55104
