Volunteering is a great way to help. We invite you to share the power of a wish® whether you can give a few hours each month or a few days each year.

You can help make the wishes of special children come true in your local community when you become a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Central California. Our mission is only possible with the dedication of our volunteers.

Wish Volunteer
To become a wishmaker, you must attend a three-hour wish training class, complete the background check within 30 days of training and fill out the Volunteer Application. Contact the wish family to set up wish visit, facilitate wish visit, gather all necessary information for chapter leadership to approve wish, manage flow of information between family and wish department staff, deliver the wish, follow-up on wish documentation and correspondence. Time Commitment: Maximum 10 hours per wish, number of wishes assigned flexible.

Wish Airport Greeter
Meets and greets the families at the airport before their wish trip departure to help with any last minute questions or simply assisting families with getting checked into their flight. Best suited for an “early rise” as most families leave very early in the morning.

Office Volunteer
Assist with bulk mailing, thank you notes, data entry, general office tasks. Time Commitment: Flexible hrs. Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Office Volunteer - Wish Department
Wish follow-up including: thank you notes, data entry, filing. Prepare wish team packets, follow-up on medical authorizations, assist with wish team volunteer assignments. Other projects will be developed based on volunteer’s experience and desire. Time commitment: Approximately one day a week. Flexible hours and days between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Office Volunteer - Fundraising
Description: Event follow-up including: thank you notes, phone calls, filing. Assist in preparation of event packets, follow-up on logistical needs and assist with event volunteer assignments. Other projects can be developed based on volunteer’s experience and time availability. Time Commitment: Approximately one day a week. Flexible hours and days between 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Apply Now!

Download our Volunteer Application & Instructions for applying and send all of the information requested to us to get the ball rolling.