Volunteer Wish Granter

Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware, and Susquehanna Valley is currently looking for volunteer wish granters in the Lancaster, Harrisburg, and Susquehanna Valley areas.

Summary: A wish granter will meet with the child and his/her family to help discover a child’s heartfelt wish while planning special enhancements throughout the wish process. Wish granters typically work in teams of two alongside Make-A-Wish staff to ensure every eligible child’s wish comes true.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Partner with at least one other volunteer wish granter to grant the wishes of children throughout the chapter’s territory.

• Meet the wish child, with the goal of discerning his/her one true wish, while gaining an understanding of the reason behind the child’s most heartfelt wish.

• Complete and submit wish paperwork in a timely manner according to chapter guidelines.

• Create a magical wish experience for the wish child by planning and delivering “wish enhancements” – special, creative touches that keep the child excited about the wish throughout the process.

• Solicit in-kind donations, ensuring Make-A-Wish resources are used wisely.

• Celebrate the wish for the family once the wish planning is complete. Celebration may involve a get together or delivering enhancements or celebration boxes as appropriate.

• Develop a positive rapport with the wish child and family by serving as a liaison between chapter staff and the wish family, ensuring the family is updated on the status of the wish throughout the wish process.

• Act as a reliable, communicative, and productive member of the “wish team” by working closely with a volunteer partner and Make-A-Wish staff to create the best possible wish experience for the child.

• Other duties may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

Desired Qualifications:

• Passion for children and comfort interacting with children ages 2 ½ to 18.

• Creative thinker with desire to make each wish unique and magical.

• Excellent people skills with the ability to work with people from different backgrounds and children with life-threatening medical conditions.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Resourceful with a willingness to solicit in-kind donations.

• Flexible schedule and willingness to drive up to one hour to visit with wish child and family.

• Bilingual abilities in written and spoken form a plus.

If interested, please fill out our application found at Volunteer - Make-A-Wish® Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley and email it to Mike Topham at mtopham@philadesv.wish.org.