Partner with Make-A-Wish Colorado to help create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses while engaging with philanthropically minded students in your community! We offer two different volunteer groups for middle and high school students who are passionate about supporting the mission of Make-A-Wish Colorado. 

We are looking for passionate student volunteers to join our Youth Leadership Council and Youth Wish Champions! To learn more about these opportunities, keep reading!

To nominate a student or get more information contact: Hannah Beasley - Development Manager
hbeasley@colorado.wish.org  

Youth Leadership Council

• Who can apply?

  • Any student in grades 9 - 12 (high school) in Colorado.

• What are the requirements?

  • Attend monthly 2-hour in-person meetings at the Make-A-Wish Colorado office (October - May).

  • Commit to raise $1,000

  • Work as a team to collect auction items, connect people in your network to the mission of Make-A-Wish and host an awareness activity in your community.

• Why join?

  • Meet and engage with other passionate students.

  • Learn more about philanthropy, teamwork and leadership.

  • Network with local business professionals and learn new skills to aid in your personal development.

  • Volunteer with a world-renowned organization. 

  • Make a lasting impact by raising funds to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 

Applications for the 2025 - 2026 Youth Leadership Council will be available soon! Applications are due by August 29!

Youth Wish Champions

• Who can apply?

  • Any student in grades 6 - 12 (middle or high school) in the state of Colorado.

• What are the requirements?

  • Attend bi-monthly 1-hour virtual meetings (October, December, February, April).

  • Commit to raise $1,000.

  • Host an awareness activity in your community.

• Why join?

  • Meet and engage with other passionate students.

  • Raise awareness about Make-A-Wish within your community to help reach every eligible child.

  • Volunteer with a world-renowned organization. Give back to children with critical illnesses.

  • Make a lasting impact by raising funds to help grant life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. 

Applications for the 2025 - 2026 Youth Leadership Council will be available soon! Applications are due by August 29!

Thank you to our 2024 - 2025 Youth Leadership Council for raising over $50,000 online and securing more than $30,000 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!

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