Airport Meet and Greeter

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Note: We are gradually beginning to grant travel wishes again, following the guidelines of our medical advisory board. Volunteers must adhere to all Make-A-Wish and MSP airport COVID-19 policies.

Position Summary:

Be part of the send-off or welcoming for a wish child and their family! Airport Meet and Greeters help families kick off their wish trip on a great and exciting note as well as greet them as they arrive home from a trip. Many families might be traveling for the first time, so navigating the airport can be a daunting and stressful experience. With the help of Meet and Greeters, the wish child and their family won’t have to worry about a thing. No experience needed! We will provide training, which is flexible with your schedule.

As an Airport Meet and Greeter you will:

• Meet the family at the airport for their departure or arrival.
• Assist the family with their luggage and/or medical equipment.
• Guide them through the check-in process and accompany them to their gate (Departures)
• Request VIP treatment from airline employees during the child’s flight. Examples include meeting the pilot or visiting the cockpit, a special announcement on the plane, or getting bumped up to first class (Departures).

• Greet families as they arrive home and show them to their limo or hotel shuttle (Arrivals)

How You can Help:

• Sign up for 3-hour shifts
• Take part in at least one volunteer activity per year
• Greet families from early morning to late evening on weekdays or weekends