Make-A-Wish® Michigan
7600 Grand River Ave #175, Brighton, Mi 48114, Usa
Phone (800) 622 - 9474
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| Our mission | We create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses during their darkest days. |
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| Needs |
Skill-Based VolunteerUse your professional skills and knowledge on an as-needed basis to provide much-needed skills such as reading and writing in multiple languages, graphic design, accounting, photography, licensed carpentry, interior design, landscaping and more.Wish GranterWork with a partner to meet with wish kids and their families to help determine their wishes, and then work with our staff to make those wishes a reality. Wish-granting volunteers must be 21 years of age, attend a wish-granting training and be able to commit to at least one year of volunteering.Translator/InterpreterHelp facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families. Translators attend wish visits and phone calls, but they are not directly involved in planning wishes. They may also assist with the translation of documents and other materials as needed.Office VolunteerAssist with various projects at our chapter offices in Brighton and Grand Rapids, including phone calls, mailings, research and data entry. This opportunity is only available during business hours Monday–Friday.Special Events VolunteerPlan, organize and implement successful fundraising events by working on committees, helping on event day and/or participating in the event. Our special events volunteers help us by staffing our registration tables, handing out T-shirts, cheering on participants or welcoming attendees. Opportunities may also include speaking engagements, check pickups, representing Make-A-Wish Michigan at various activities hosted by community groups or businesses and distributing flyers or posters to promote an upcoming event.Wish Family AmbassadorOpen to wish alumni and their families, represent Make-A-Wish at a number of external outreach and fundraising events to share your wish experience. If you are interested in becoming an ambassador, contact Kierstynn Rozema. |
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| How you help |
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| About us | Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Since 1984 We’ve granted more than 10,000 wishes. Headquartered in Brighton with offices in Grand Rapids, Make-A-Wish Michigan serves families in all 83 counties in Michigan. |
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