Make-A-Wish Orange County and the Inland Empire
| Our mission | Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. |
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Wish AmbassadorWish Ambassadors also speak on behalf of the chapter. They are wish kids and family members who have completed a Make-A-Wish experience and feel inspired to share their wish story with others. Wish Ambassadors work closely with our Wish Ambassador Trainers, Speaker's Bureau volunteers and staff members.Wish GranterWish Granters work in pairs to meet with our wish children and their families, and facilitate the child’s big decision of choosing his/her one true wish. They also work with staff (Wish Coordinators) in planning and executing the wishes. This specialist role varies in need by community. A wish granter application, interview and specialized training is required.Bilingual Spanish/English Wish GrantersWish Granters work in pairs to meet with our wish children and their families, and may assist the wish child with their brainstorming to facilitate the big decision of choosing his/her one true wish. They also work with staff (Wish Coordinators) in planning and executing the wishes. Help us make wishes come true for Spanish-speaking children and their families!Speaker's BureauSpeaker’s Bureau Volunteers are volunteers who are trained to publicly speak on behalf of Make-A-Wish at various events to promote awareness of our mission, raise funds and/or recruit volunteers.Volunteer InternshipsVolunteer Internships are available for students or recent graduates interested in fulfilling college requirements and/or garnering hands-on job experience within a nonprofit agency. Interns are placed departmentally to focus their learning experienceEvents VolunteerEvent volunteers roll up their sleeves to do a variety of support tasks that help raise funds, create awareness about our chapter and make dreams a reality. Event volunteers lend their time to assist with local Make-A-Wish events − such as our Walk For Wishes® and local school or community outreach events. |
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| About us | As a chapter of the national organization, Make-A-Wish® Orange County and the Inland Empire fulfills wishes for children between the ages of 2 1/2 and 18 who confront critical illnesses. Granting wishes helps these children find the hope they need to transform their critical illnesses into life-affirming triumphs. Formed in 1983, the chapter has granted more than 6,000 wishes to children in Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. |
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