The Wish Discovery Volunteer has the opportunity to help a child determine his or her one true wish. This is one of the most emotionally demanding volunteer positions at Make-A-Wish, but also the most rewarding. Wish Discovery Volunteers work in pairs. They meet with the Wish Child and his or her family, communicate the child’s…
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:…
This ministry is an extension of our student ministry and seeks to mentor and nurture creativity in youth through woodworking. This area may be for you if you enjoy assisting and encouraging youth, enjoy building stuff, have experience with woodworking, have experience with construction, or would enjoy assisting youth in planning, identifying resources, and implementing…
This behind-the-scenes team helps maintain a beautiful campus by keeping it shiny and clean. They also manage the day-to-day operations on campus by setting up and tearing down chairs and tables for weekends, special events, and mid-week activities. This area may be for you if you like: housekeeping, landscaping, snow removal, plumbing & electrical, general…
Do you like helping people? Do you like connecting them to resources and ministries? If so, Ushering might be for you.
There are all kinds of ways to serve with kids and students of all ages at LifePoint, from being a check-in host, to serving in a classroom or leading a small group. We do require a background check to serve in these areas as this helps keep everyone safe. This area may be for you…