Ambassadors represent Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada at various community events to share information regarding our national and local history, our mission, how to refer a child, and how the audience can get involved with our chapter. Ambassadors may be invited to speak with service organizations, corporations, and schools and will know in advance what is required…
Event Volunteers assist with interactive events such as participating as a Make-A-Wish representative at community events, fundraisers, and family activities hosted by the Southern Nevada Chapter. Event Volunteers may be asked to assist with events organized by external groups to benefit the Southern Nevada Chapter. Event Volunteers have the opportunity to serve on event planning…
Volunteer trainers help acclimate new volunteers to the Make-A-Wish organization and the various volunteer roles within Make-A-Wish. They thoroughly prepare volunteers for the work they’ll be doing so they can confidently move forward with their roles.
Junior Volunteers assist the staff with specific needs. Examples include, but are not limited to, photography, taking inventory, poster creation, letter writing for Wish Kids, scrapbook design, binder assembly, special events, speaking engagements, and participating in our Kids for Wish Kids program. We love Junior Volunteers and are always open to new ideas to encourage…
Ambassadors spread awareness about Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada by reaching out to new and existing medical contacts through discovery calls and hospital/practice visits. They educate medical professionals about qualifying medical criteria for wishes and address misconceptions. They fulfill medical stewardship needs. They participate in health fairs and attend events put on by our nonprofit partners (examples:…
Data Specialists provide invaluable support to our employees in the office. Though some tasks are time sensitive, we are happy to coordinate a schedule that maximizes your experience and adheres to your availability. Data Specialists assist with data entry into our Raiser’s Edge database program and Microsoft Office programs.
Office volunteers provide invaluable support to our employees in the office. Though some tasks are time sensitive, we are happy to coordinate a schedule that maximizes your experience and adheres to your availability. Office Volunteers assist with phone call management, greeting our guests, and much more!
Airport Greeters welcome visiting Wish Children and their families to Las Vegas for their wish of a lifetime! Volunteers with flexible schedules provide an incredible service by greeting wish families at the airport, assisting with baggage, guiding them to car rental/shuttle/taxi and providing directions. Airport greeting is a quick and easy way to connect with…
As a Translator/Interpreter, you will facilitate wish experiences for non-English speaking families. Because of you, Wish Children and their families are able to communicate with our office and volunteers. This rewarding position is a direct line to making wishes come true! Translators have the option of becoming fully trained Wish Discovery Volunteers or Wish Designers,…
Wish story writers use their creative writing skills to put the impact of a wish into words. Provided with details about the wish child, their medical journey, their wish, and the ‘why’ of the wish, wish story writers use The Guide to Writing a Wish Story to compile the story before and after the wish.…