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About the Program

If you're in college or a recent graduate and are looking for an internship, Make-A-Wish Colorado can provide a valuable and rewarding experience. 

Interns for Make-A-Wish® Colorado give of their time and talents to help bring hope, strength, and joy to children who have critical illnesses. All of our internships are unpaid; however, in return for their hard work and dedication, our interns receive valuable training, knowledge, hands-on non-profit work experience, a chance to meet others, and the gratification of making a difference in the life of a child.  

Academic credit can also be provided for students (specific criteria/requirements of the student's educational institution apply). Successful candidates are typically students or recent graduates (over the age of 18) with excellent written and oral communication skills, good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, computer proficiency, and internet research ability.  

Internship Application Calendar 

We accept applications year-round, but spots fill up quickly so send your resume and cover letter as soon as possible. We do not have specific deadlines for applications, but below will give you an idea of when to apply based on when you would like to complete your internship. 

Please see dates that correspond to specific semester applicable. 

Applications open: February 1st, 2023 (September 1st)
Applications due: April 1st, 2023 (November 5th)
Interviews: Starting Mid-April (Starting Early-November)
Decisions Made: May 10th (December 10th)

Program Timeline: June - December (January - May)

Types of Internships 

We offer internships with all of our departments for each of the Spring, Summer, and Fall semesters. Please specify for which internship you are applying in your cover letter. 

Wish Granting Intern

The Wish Granting Internship will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Wish Granting Director, Wish Coordinators, and Referral/Wish Granter Coordinator to assist with all assets of the wish experience. 

Duties include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist with the planning and coordinating of wishes
    • Arrange travel accommodations (transportation, hotels, etc., Coordinate with outside vendors/companies for wish assistance, Prepare wish itineraries, Research unique wishes 
  • Contacting families, volunteers and medical staff as needed 
  • Faxing and mailing documentation 
  • Data entry 
  • Assist with wish referral process 

 

Development Intern

The Development Internship will provide the opportunity to work with the Development staff of the Make-A-Wish Colorado office. The intern will participate in a variety of hands-on activities including writing, researching, event planning support and database entry. 

Duties include (but are not limited to): 

  • Assist with event and auction coordination activities 
  • Produce donor acknowledgements and other stewardship pieces 
  • Assist with high donor mailings including printing, assembling and mailing packages  
  • Conduct research and outreach related to major projects, campaigns or fundraising events 
  • Database entry and other database projects using The Raiser’s Edge platform 
  • Grant writing, research and data entry 
  • Other various department support as needed 
  • Passion for learning more about the nonprofit sector and the Make-A-Wish mission 
Communications Intern

The Communications Internship will provide the opportunity to work with the Communications Manager and Development staff. 

Duties include (but are not limited to): 

  • Assist with social media accounts 
  • Write stories for website, donor acknowledgements and other marketing materials 
  • Collaborate with Communications Manager on graphic design projects (knowledge of Canva is preferred) 
  • Other various department support as needed 
Volunteer Intern

The Volunteer Internship will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively with the Volunteer Manager in the program, development, and volunteer departments. This intern will participate in a variety of activities including, but not limited to; filing volunteer documentation, creating recognition strategies and events, communicating with wish granters and event volunteers, recruiting volunteers in targeted regions, assisting with the internship program, and matching designated volunteers to wish families.

Medical Outreach Intern

The Medical Outreach Internship will provide the opportunity to work collaboratively with Referral and Medical Outreach Manager in the program department of the Make-A-Wish Colorado office. The intern will participate in a variety of activities including, but not limited to; assisting with coordinating Rush wishes, communicating with medical personnel and vendors, completing all necessary paperwork medical eligibility, innovating with the program team, and assisting in medical outreach to local Hospital Treatment Facilities.

Please note, this position has been filled for Summer 2022. We will accept rolling applications for the Fall 2022 internship.

Interns generally work between 15-40 hours per week. While these time frames work best for most students, all scheduling, including start/end dates and hours per week, is flexible and negotiated between the candidate and his or her office during the interview stage of the selection process. 

To apply for an internship position, you must submit a resume and cover letter (including which internship you are applying for) to Lisa Sweeney at [email protected]

All hired interns must successfully complete a background check and attend an orientation session prior to beginning their internship. 

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Make-A-Wish Colorado intern and helping make wishes come true! 

Should you have any questions during the application process, please email Lisa Sweeney at [email protected]

Make-A-Wish® Colorado, Inc. Non-Discrimination Statement

Make-A-Wish Colorado provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner status, gender (including sex stereotyping), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related and HIV/AIDS related) or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. In addition, Make-A-Wish Colorado complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which Make-A-Wish Colorado has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Additionally, Make-A-Wish Colorado provides equal opportunities to all organization volunteers without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, age, sexual orientation and disability. Finally, Make-A-Wish Colorado serves children facing critical illnesses without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation and disability.