Melissa Akinlawon, Chicago
Providing support to wish families creates lasting bonds and the motivation to help even more families.
Volunteer Orientations
The first step in volunteering is attending a virtual volunteer orientation. Sign up today to reserve your space and get started.
Be the Hero, Become A Volunteer
Achieve your New Year’s wellness goals by becoming a volunteer with Make-A-Wish. Volunteering helps people find purpose, keeps them thinking and can be something fun to do with friends.
Research shows that there are definite physical and mental health benefits to volunteering. These benefits are often unexpected since most people volunteer to provide a service. According to an article on verwellmind.com, “researchers found that people who volunteered at least once a month reported better mental health than those who volunteered rarely or not at all.”
And, according to the Mayo Clinic, one of the best ways to make new friends and strengthen existing relationships is to participate in a shared activity.
Wish children need people like YOU to make their wishes come true.
