Specialized Training Offered in Bloomington on October 17
Looking for a way to help brighten the life of a child battling a life-threatening illness? Bring hope, strength and joy back into their lives by becoming a volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. The Foundation is hosting a free training for wish granting volunteers on Monday, October 17 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. in Bloomington, Illinois. The Foundation is especially looking for bilingual volunteers to work with Spanish speaking wish children.
Wish-Granting volunteers work in teams of two to help grant the wishes of children in their community. Volunteers plan and carry out wishes from start to finish with support from the Make-A-Wish Foundation staff. Wish Granters are asked to give 10-12 hours per month to grant at least three wishes per year. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for adults of all ages.
For children who battle conditions like leukemia, cystic fibrosis, brain tumors, and other childhood diseases, the Make-A-Wish Foundation provides a magical experience to help them cope with their illness and its treatment. There are NO financial obligations for the family and there is NO waiting list for children to receive wishes.
To attend the training, potential volunteers must complete the volunteer application and an online training in advance; therefore, RSVP is required by October 13. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. All volunteers must be over 18, must submit an application, reference and background check and must complete an online and brief in-person training to begin granting wishes. To begin the process, complete the volunteer application at www.wishes.org or contact Jamie Staab at staab@wishes.org or call 312.602.9413.
The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich their lives with hope, strength and joy. For more than 25 years, the Foundation has worked with volunteers and generous supporters to share the power of a wish® with special children across Illinois. For more information or to find out how you can help, call 312.602.WISH or visit www.wishes.org.