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Published 9/23/25 11:55AM

Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin
Hybrid, Volunteer must be in Wisconsin, US
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteer Orientation and Wish Granter Training takes about 1.5-2 hours. Each meeting with a Wish Child and their family is about 1-1.5 hours, and periodic Wish Boosts are completed on the volunteer's own time.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Communications Access, Disability, Family, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Make-A-Wish Wisconsin is looking for Spanish-speaking bilingual Wish Granters, Discover how you can make an impact on Wish Kids in our community! wish.org/wisconsin/volunteer

    Description

    Wish Granter, Make-A-Wish Wisconsin

    The Make-A-Wish Wisconsin's mission is 'together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses'.

    Wish Granters work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true. In-person and virtual options available.

    Wish Granters meet with the Wish Child and their family to determine the child’s most heartfelt wish ideas, plan special 'Wish Boosts' while MAW WI staff works to make their wish come true, and they celebrate with the wish family once their child's wish is granted. Wish Granters are required to work on 2 wishes per year.

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in Wisconsin, US
    Associated Location
    Janesville, WI, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    How to get started:

    1. Submit your application, references, and complete the training videos & quiz.
      1. Application: Complete the application online or fill out the attached PDF and return it via email or mail (see address below)
      2. References: We require three letters of reference from non-family members. Direct you references to fill out the form here.
      3. Training: Training can be completed at your convenience. All volunteers are required to complete the General Volunteer Training and score at least 80% on the quiz.
        1. General Volunteer Training
        2. Event Volunteer Training
        3. Wish Granter Training
        4. Training Quiz: Take the quiz after watching the training videos
        5. The application, references, and training must be completed within 30 days.
    2. Complete an online interview and review our conflict of interest and social media policies and undergo a background check.
      1. We will send you these links after we receive your application, references, and quiz results.
    3. Join a quarterly onboarding call.
      1. New Wish Granters will receive an invitation via email.
    4. Start volunteering! 🎉

    If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out — we're happy to help! Email: aschilz@wisconsin.wish.org

    We’re so excited to welcome you into the Make-A-Wish Wisconsin family. 😊

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