Make a child's wish come true - Seeking bilingual volunteers

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ORGANIZATION: Make-A-Wish Minnesota

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Position Summary:

Wish granters are essential to fulfilling each child’s wish. They work in teams of two or three and help the wish child determine their heartfelt wish. Wish granters create an exceptional wish experience through building a relationship with the child and their family. Wish children come from all different backgrounds and cultures, so with the help of bilingual wish granters, a wish child can communicate in a language that they are most comfortable with during the wish process! No experience needed! We will provide training.

As a Bilingual Wish Granter you will:

  • Work with an assigned partner or a partner of choice like a friend or family member to help grant wishes.
  • Complete wish paperwork and obtain necessary documentation.
  • Create magic into each wish by coordinating and delivering "wish boosts"-special, creative touches throughout the wish process that keep the child excited about their wish.
  • Solicit in-kind donations (goods or services) and help Make-a-Wish use resources wisely.
  • Communicate between the family and Foundation--help keep the family updated on the status of the wish, answer any questions, and develop a positive rapport with the child and family.
  • Plan events like a "send-off" or "presentation" party for the wish child.
  • Be a reliable, communicative, and productive member of the "wish team"-work closely with a volunteer partner and the Make-a-Wish staff to create the best possible wish experience for the child.

How You can Help:

  • Take part in at least one volunteer activity per year.
  • Each wish on average, requires a time commitment of 10-15 hours over a span of about 9-12 months; however each wish can vary greatly in the time it takes to fulfill the wish and time required as a Wish Granter.
    • A short term opportunity called Wish Discovery Volunteer, where you are only responsible for meeting with the child and recording their wish ideas, is also avialable.
  • Serve as a wish granter for at least one year.
We welcome all bilingual wish granters, but are particularly interested in volunteers fluent in Spanish, Somali, Arabic, Hmong, and ASL.

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About Make-A-Wish Minnesota

Location:

Suite 415, 1919 University Ave W, St. Paul, MN 55104, US

Mission Statement

Together, we grant life-changing wishes to kids with critical illnesses.

Description

The Minnesota chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 5,800 wishes to children with critical illnesses across the state since it began in 1982. With help from volunteers in areas of wish granting, fundraising, and administrative support, we make more than 200 wishes come true in Minnesota every year, showing these courageous kids that anything is possible.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Health & Medicine
Children & Youth, Community, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

DATE POSTED

October 16, 2024

SKILLS

  • Bilingual
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Spanish

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Serve as a wish granter for a minimum of one year

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