Make-A-Wish Foundation of Sacramento and Northern California

Volunteering

Volunteering: Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have volunteer opportunities?
Volunteers are the foundation of our organization. We offer a wide variety of volunteer opportunities involving granting wishes, office help and fundraising. Call our offices at 888/828-9474 for specific information or participate in one of our volunteer orientations sessions, either online or in our office.

How do I apply?
You may apply in one of two ways:

You may attend one of our Volunteer Orientation sessions. These orientation meetings are held every two months at our office in the Sacramento area.
You may participate in the online orientation, which at the end has 3 links to all the paperwork that needs to be filled out and returned.

What kind of commitment is there?
Commitment levels vary, depending on your volunteer position. Because of our large volunteer base, we are able to accommodate your schedule most of the time. You may choose to become heavily involved or you may sign up for special events one at a time as you read your quarterly volunteer newsletter.

Are volunteers very involved with the children?
Not all of our volunteers are involved with the children. Wish volunteers offer the highest level of involvement with wish children and their families. Wish volunteers work with the wish child and family to determine the child's most heartfelt wish and then revisit the child to deliver the wish. Our emphasis is on delivering a one-of-a-kind wish experience, rather than on developing ongoing relationships with families or children.

Do you have volunteer positions that aren't emotionally demanding?
Yes, we have many opportunities that are not emotionally demanding. We have positions at our events, in the office, and scrapbooking that the volunteers are not involved with the kids.

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Contact us at: 916-437-0206 or 888-828-9474 or kbridge@makeawish-sacto.org
2800 Club Center Drive, Sacramento, CA 95835

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