Youth Volunteer Opportunities
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Looking for a fun and meaningful way to give back? Make-A-Wish Colorado offers two youth volunteer opportunities for students to help create more life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
Apply now for our Youth Leadership Council or Youth Wish Champions. Explore each opportunity below to find your best fit. Both applications will close on August 30th at 11:59pm.
Have questions or want to nominate a student? Contact Tina Stroman at tstroman@colorado.wish.org.
📍 In-person meetings (Make-A-Wish Colorado office)
🎓 High school students only (grades 9–12)
🗓️ Monthly meetings (2 hours): October–May
💰 Raise $1,000 and share the mission of Make-A-Wish in your community
Why Join:
• Develop leadership and teamwork skills
• Network with local professionals
• Connect with passionate students across Colorado
• Volunteer with a world-renowned nonprofit
• Build confidence in fundraising and help grant life-changing wishes!
YLC is ideal for high school students in the Denver-metro area who are ready to take on a hands-on leadership role through monthly in-person meetings and collaborative fundraising.
Applications for the 2026 - 2027 Youth Leadership Council are due on Sunday, August 30 at 11:59pm!
💙 Thank you to our 2025 - 2026 Youth Leadership Council for raising over $56,000 online and securing more than $19,000 in auction item value for Make-A-Wish Colorado. We are grateful for your passion and commitment to our mission. Because of you, more wishes came true!
📣 Stay up to date and connect with us on Instagram @wishcoloradoylc.
💻 Virtual meetings (statewide)
🎓 Middle & high school students (grades 6–12)
🗓️ Bi-monthly meetings (1 hour): Oct, Dec, Feb, Apr
💰 Raise $1,000 and share the mission of Make-A-Wish in your community
Why Join:
• Connect with passionate students across Colorado
• Volunteer with a world-renowned nonprofit
• Build confidence in fundraising and help grant life-changing wishes!
YWC is perfect for middle or high school students anywhere in Colorado looking for a flexible, virtual way to support Make-A-Wish Colorado through fundraising and awareness activities.
Applications for the 2026 - 2027 Youth Wish Champions are due on Sunday, August 30 at 11:59pm!