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Volunteer FAQs

What are you looking for in a volunteer?

What kind of schedule must I have to be able to volunteer?

What are the different volunteer opportunities available?

What is a Wish Grantor?

How do I become a Volunteer?

Why do you need to know my background?


What are you looking for in a volunteer?

While we are always accepting new volunteers, we have a special need for people who meet any of the following criteria:

  • Speak both Spanish and English
  • Have daytime availability
  • Live in the Inland Empire


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What kind of schedule must I have to be able to volunteer?

The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire does not require you to provide a set schedule to volunteer.  However, we do ask that you are flexible when working with our wish families.


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What do different Volunteers do?


The main areas of volunteerism are: Wish Granting, Events, Community Outreach projects, Administration, and Special Projects. For more detailed information, please go to Steps to Volunteering.


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What is a Wish Granter?

Wish Granters, working in teams of two, attend to the details of granting a wish. They work directly with children to ascertain and plan wishes, and work creatively to seek in-kind goods and services to implement the wish. The nature of each child's wish determines the level of the Wish Granter's involvement. Wish Granters must be at least 18 years old.


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How do I become a volunteer?

Please visit steps to volunteering.
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Why do you need to know my background?

Because we work so closely with children, Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Orange County and the Inland Empire, we perform a criminal background check through the Department of Justice of California. We are most concerned with any criminal history in regards to child abuse and/or fraud. All information received from these reports will remain confidential and be used only for screening and placement purposes.

If you have additional questions please feel free to call our Volunteer Services Coordinator at  714.573.9474.

 

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