Ambassadors spread awareness about Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada by reaching out to new and existing medical contacts through discovery calls and hospital/practice visits. They educate medical professionals about qualifying medical criteria for wishes and address misconceptions. They fulfill medical stewardship needs. They participate in health fairs and attend events put on by our nonprofit partners (examples:…
The Facilities Attendant is ideally a handyman with general knowledge of facility management. Time to time LSSN needs basic repair services, which are very costly and could be avoided with the help of a committed volunteer.
The Janitor/Groundskeeper helps keep LSSN looking clean, professional, and ready to help serve our clients. General cleaning activities may include mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and general up-keep of the facility. Disposal of trash in offices, restrooms, kitchen, and outside areas is also expected.
The Pantry Stocker stocks and keeps the pantry shelves full for clients to shop on pantry days. Assists in carrying donations into pantry, weighs and records donation in the records-keeping system. Organizes and sorts through donations, stock and keeps pantry shelves full for clients. Tracks expiration dates and removes expired items. Monitors pantry areas for…
Ambassadors represent Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada at various community events to share information regarding our national and local history, our mission, how to refer a child, and how the audience can get involved with our chapter. Ambassadors may be invited to speak with service organizations, corporations, and schools and will know in advance what is required…
Participate in a 1-1 match with a high school junior. Assist assigned student with college application process until high school graduation. Attend mentor training and commit to once a week meetings with your student.
Share your story, advice, and how you have used our core values of grit, connectivity, advocacy, perseverance, and confidence in your life.
Participate as a peer mentor for a survivor of violence by supporting goals around housing, education, employment, financial empowerment, and health & wellness. Provide childcare while parents are in meeting or counseling sessions. Co-facilitate emotional and physical health and wellness workshops. Host an arts and crafts activity for the children at the shelter. Make a…
Host a holiday-themed activity at Penelope’s Place for the shelter families. Organize your workplace or community to donate toiletry items, home furnishings, baby items, and gift cards for residents in out shelter, families participating in Healthy Families, or individuals in the PASS program.
Meet with survivors in local hospitals to provide information, resources, and emotional support. Answer the 24 hour domestic and sexual violence hotline at A New Day. Co-facilitate educational workshops in the community. Represent the programs at outreach events by providing information to potential clients about our services.