30 Wishes Campaign Volunteer

About the 30 Wishes Campaign:

The 30 Wishes Campaign celebrates National Adoption Month every November by recognizing 30 outstanding adoptive families across Michigan through the MARE program (Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange). Nominated families are selected by a panel and granted a wish valued at up to $200. These wishes are fulfilled and then there are special celebration events that include lunch, dessert, family activities, and meaningful recognition of their incredible journeys.

Planning for this campaign begins well in advance, and we’re seeking a dedicated volunteer to help bring this impactful initiative to life!

Location: 3840 Packard St, Suite 170, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Schedule: Ongoing/recurring through the end of November

Estimated Weekly Hours: 4-10 hours/week

Volunteer Responsibilities:

You’ll work closely with the campaign coordinator to support each phase of the campaign, from nominations to fulfillment to event day coordination. Tasks may include:

·Assisting with overall campaign coordination.

·Sorting and organizing family nominations for panel review.

·Tracking scoring results and helping identify the top 30 families.

·Contacting selected families to gather their wishes.

·Ordering and tracking the delivery of wish items.

·Collecting necessary documentation such as photo releases.

·Communicating with families regularly for follow-up and logistics.

·Supporting event planning and implementation in November.

Note: This role begins with a slower pace but will ramp up quickly once families are selected.

Ideal Volunteer Qualities:

·Friendly, warm, and communicative personality

·Strong attention to detail and organization

·Comfortable overseeing timelines and tasks

·Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·Experience in event planning or project coordination (preferred)

Requirements:

·Must complete an interview.

·Must pass a background check.

·Availability through the end of November.