Our chapter volunteers are part of a nationwide network of 25,000 caring people dedicated to making wishes come true.

Wish Granter
Meets with the wish child and family to discover, plan and fulfill a wish. Wish Granters work in teams of two and use resources wisely by seeking donated goods and services for each wish. Volunteers commit their time to make the wish as unique as each child and to make a lasting, memorable experience for each wish family. Volunteers must be over the age of 21 and pass a criminal background check. Best suits those who like to spend time with children, are detail-oriented, and are enthusiastic about our mission. Time commitment of a Wish Granter is approximately 20 hours over a three to six month period and is generally flexible to volunteers’ schedules.

Event Volunteer
Serves once or multiple times a year at events that raise funds to grant wishes. Event duties include, but are not limited to: hosting registration tables, answering phones or collecting donations during radio-thons, setting-up and breaking-down of event sites, assisting staff and golfers at golf tournaments, collecting tickets, overseeing auction items, holding signs at 5K runs and more. Suits volunteers who may have less time to commit to training and volunteering.

Office Angels
Joins our office staff to help answer the phone, stuff envelopes, input computer data, or assist with other office projects. Best suits volunteers with great customer service skills, an adaptable attitude, some typing or computer skills. Must have daytime availability on weekdays.

Pre-Flight Captain
Bids farewell to wish children and families leaving on travel wishes. Meets the family at the airport, helps them get checked in, distributes last minute trip necessities to the family. Best suits someone familiar with the local airport who is able to comfort a nervous family about flying or traveling far from home.

Fundraising Volunteers
Organizes, staffs and implements successful fundraising events. Volunteers determine their level of involvement and may work on event committees, take on leadership roles or help out on the event day. Best suits volunteers with determination, persistence, and enthusiasm about our mission and the ability to ask individuals and businesses to financially support the Foundation.

 

For more information on all volunteer opportunities, please contact the chapter’s Volunteer Coordinators:

Anne Taylor - Volunteer Coordinator TN/MS
901-692-9511
Toll Free at 800-264-9474

Felisha Baquera - Volunteer Coordinator AR
501-376-9474
Toll Free at 888-376-9474