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:…
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…
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.…
When a child wishes to meet a celebrity, a Celebrity Host serves as a liaison between the wish family, Make-A-Wish and the celebrity by accompanying the family during the wish experience and handling day-of-wish details. This individual will interact with the wish family, celebrity handlers and the celebrities themselves, as well as troubleshoot and assist…
Special Projects Volunteers participate in occasional activities fitting specific needs. Project examples include, but are not limited to, running errands, graphic design, photography, sewing, poster creation, letter writing for Wish Kids and scrapbook design. If you’ve mastered the art of assembling shelves, capturing the perfect moment on your camera, or have a knack for organizing,…
Wish Designers work with a Wish Coordinator on staff to plan, create, and host Wish Reveals. Wish Designers may also assist staff with local Wishes such as shopping sprees, room makeovers, etc. You will be partnered with another Wish Designer for each Wish Reveal or Local Wish experience.
Taking a wish to the next level requires community involvement and resources. As a Wish Expert, you receive occasional emails from the Make-A-Wish staff indicating a specific request to make a Wish Child’s experience even more special. This volunteer opportunity is great if you find yourself saying, “I know people.” Wish Experts enjoy playing matchmaker…
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…