Volunteer 

Join a caring community of volunteers who transform lives. Together, we can make countless wishes come true.  

 Your time and unique talents are critical to bringing strength and hope to wish kids when they need it the most. In fact, our volunteers are at the heart of every wish experience. 

I wish to have a puppy named Fluffy

Shanya

15

nervous system disorder

Wish kid Shanya

We understand that you want to volunteer but might not know where your skills and talents best lie. Check out our volunteer opportunities and see where you can best help make wishes come true. 

Volunteer Types

Translator/Interpreter 

Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families. Translators are needed for assisting wish visits and phone calls. 

 

Office Volunteer

Assist with various projects at our chapter office, including phone calls, mailings and research. 

Events Volunteer 

Volunteer on event day for our signature fundraising events throughout the year.  

Individual Fundraising Volunteer

Help to make connections to individuals in the community for donations such as annual, monthly, and major gifts. Individuals can also set up their own fundraisers or fundraising webpage. 

Wish Granter

Meet with the wish child and family, whether in-person, or virtual to help identify the child's wish ideas. In addition, volunteers will brainstorm and plan special boosts/milestones to enhance each child's wish. Must be a minimum of 18 years old. 

Wish Discovery

Meet with the wish child and family, whether in-person, or virtual, to help identify the child's wish ideas. Must be a minimum of 18 years old.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at Make-A-Wish Central & Western North Carolina! Please complete the inquiry below and a member of our volunteer team will contact you within two weeks to go over next steps. 

Volunteer Inquiry Form