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 programs 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. Both applications will close on August 29th at 11:59pm. Explore each opportunity below to find your best fit.
Have questions or want to nominate a student? Contact Hannah Beasley at hbeasley@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 2025 - 2026 Youth Leadership Council are due by August 29th at 11:59pm!
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💙 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!
📣 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 2025 - 2026 Youth Wish Champions are due by August 29th at 11:59pm!