Volunteer

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.  

Make-A-Wish volunteers consider their work impactful and meaningful. And, their efforts are rewarded—not in dollars or cents, but in the incredible difference they make in the lives of our wish kids. Volunteers even have the freedom to choose when and how they would like to help transform lives in our community.  

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.  

 

Wish Granter

Work with a partner to meet with wish kids and their families to help determine their heartfelt wishes, and then work with our staff to make those wishes a reality. Wish granters must be at least 21 years old and pass a mandatory background check.   

Airport Greeter (Omaha Area Only)

Meet and greet the families the night before their wish trip departure to help with any last-minute questions and greet them at the airport after their trip. Airport Greeters must be at least 21 years old and pass a mandatory background check. 

Room Decorator (Omaha Area Only)

Decorate the hotel room for the arrival of a wish child. Supplies are provided, just bring your energy and creative! Decorating hours are generally between 12pm-3pm and usually take about one hour to complete.  

Translator/Interpreter

Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families. Translators attend wish visit and phone calls, but they are not directly involved in planning wishes.  

Office Volunteer

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

Events Volunteer

Plan, organize and implement successful fundraising events by working on committees, helping on event day and/or participating in the event.  

Skill-Based Volunteer

Use your professional skills and knowledge on an as-needed basis to provide much-needed skills such as reading and writing in multiple languages, graphic design, photography, landscaping and more.  

Speaker’s Bureau Volunteer

Present key information and share stories about Make-A-Wish Nebraska to increase support and educate audiences on our mission.  

Wish Family Ambassador

Open to wish alumni and their families. As a Wish Ambassador, you will represent Make-A-Wish at a number of external outreach and fundraising events to share your wish experience. Learn more by visiting our Wish It Forward page.

Friends Council

The Friends Council supports the Foundation’s mission through various fundraising projects, including the planning of each region’s annual gala. If you’re interested in joining the Omaha, Lincoln or Kearney Friends Council please contact Emily Marston, Marketing and Events Manager, at [email protected] or 402.333.8999 ext. 2805. 

 

Young Leaders Council

The Young Leaders Council is a committee made up of energetic professionals and individuals who are passionate about the Make-A-Wish mission and are committed to the success of the Wine, Whiskey and Wishes event. If you are interested in joining the Omaha Young Leaders Council contact Courtney Cleveringa, Community & Medical Outreach Manager, at [email protected] or 402.333.8999 ext. 2807. If you are interested in joining the Lincoln Young Leaders Council contact Emily Marston, Marketing and Events Manger, at [email protected] or 402.333.8999 ext. 2805. 

 

Your Make-A-Wish Journey Starts Today  

At every level of the organization, volunteers are critical to the mission. Get started today and soon you can bring hope and joy to local children with critical illnesses as a Make-A-Wish volunteer.  

Fill out application: Complete our online volunteer application. If you do not have access to a computer, please call Courtney Cleveringa at 402.333.8999 ext. 2807. This is used as a preliminary screening tool, and incomplete applications will not be considered. After we have received your application, we will contact you within 3-5 business days regarding next steps.  

 

Become a Volunteer Today

Attend a volunteer orientation: New Volunteer Orientation is required to become a volunteer for Make-A-Wish Nebraska. At the orientation you will learn the history, mission, and values of Make-A-Wish along with all the different ways you can volunteer with our organization. You can find upcoming orientation dates by clicking the button below. Note: Airport Greeters and Wish Granters do require further training.  

Training Dates

Submit your paperwork: After your orientation, you will be asked to complete a criminal background check and submit final paperwork.  

Welcome! You are officially now a volunteer for Make-A-Wish Nebraska! You will be an integral part of delivering our mission forward.  

If you have any questions, please contact Courtney Cleveringa, Community & Medical Outreach Manager, at [email protected] or 402.333.8999 ext. 2807.

We look forward to working with you!