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VOLUNTEERS

Experience a wish. It’s awe-inspiring. It’s uplifting. It’s everlasting. Become a Make-A-Wish Volunteer today and be part of a network where you will make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses, their families and local communities.

VOLUNTEERS

Experience a wish. It’s awe-inspiring. It’s uplifting. It’s everlasting. Become a Make-A-Wish Volunteer today and be part of a network where you will make a difference in the lives of children with critical illnesses, their families and local communities.

We have volunteer opportunities for all age groups across all our chapters 

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Wish Granter

Our wish granting volunteers have the most significant task of helping in the Wish Journey, interacting with the potential wish children & identify the innermost wish of a child.

You should be able to be committed to attending your chosen time slots and consistent in your approach. 

  • Time Commitment - Able to devote minimum 2 hours, twice a week.
  • Minimum age criteria - 18 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - Be patient, a good listener and child friendly.
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Wish Organizers

A fun role to plan, organize, with our team and successfully implement the wish-granting day.

Ideal for working professionals, who would love to create unforgettable memories for the wish child by conceptualizing a unique wish granting experience. Provide the magic to actually deliver the wish!! Take the wish child and family to the zoo, museum, aquarium, movie, theme park, etc.

  • Time Commitment - Able to devote minimum 4 hours on the weekends/wish days.
  • Minimum age criteria - 18 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - Be patient, child friendly, good organising skills.
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Communication & Photography Volunteers

If you have a flair for writing, design, or social media, we welcome your skills towards our communications. We engage with copy writers, social media interns and designers and welcome any pro bono support from individuals and digital marketing agencies. 

If you are shutter friendly and capture great images, take some to share with our stakeholders. 

  • Time Commitment - Assignment based.
  • Minimum age criteria - 16 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - Great communication skills, photography talent and prompt to revert.
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Fundraising Volunteers

If you have fun and can mobilise resources, then this is the challenge for you. 

You can approach clubs, community organisations, malls, your social networks or host/organise an event for people to give.

  • Time Commitment - Flexible but committed.
  • Minimum age criteria - 18 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - Be patient, a good listener and child friendly.
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Internships/College Volunteers

Interns from professional courses and college youth who wish to volunteer to gain profound experiences, can connect with our cause. These assignments are of a short duration, and we encourage only those students who wish to give back to society, and in return gain credit hours and a certificate.  

  • Time Commitment - For the duration fixed by the institution/individual.
  • Minimum age criteria - 18 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - Commitment, dedication, punctuality, and regularity.
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School Volunteer Programmes

Schools can instil the spirit of giving and joy in students and parents by working towards a common purpose. Students can connect, to develop creative ideas to raise funds and spread the word about our work.  

  • Time Commitment - Day events or campaigns.
  • Minimum age criteria - 10 years & above.
  • Other desired skills - A spirit of giving, creativity and ability to have fun!

What Our Supporters Have To Say

"In Varanasi, the Arti or diyas reflecting in the river Ganga are beautiful, but at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, far more beautiful are the smiles reflecting on our children's faces when Make a Wish makes their dreams come true."
Vikramjit S Kanwar MBA, MRCP(UK)Chief of Pediatric Oncology, Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital Varanasi
"Just completed a risk assessment with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of India. I worked with a remarkable team of people who are all dedicated to granting Wishes for children with life-threatening conditions in India. It was refreshing to see a team so committed to learning new skills and improving their performances to enable organic growth for Make-A-Wish-India".
Kam PatelRisk & Governance Practitioner CKVP Consulting Limited
"Pure happiness is found in nothing but the innocent smile of a child. Treatment of chronic illnesses can be very difficult and if grant the wish of a child with a difficult disease there is nothing like that. It brings back so much joy, love, happiness and the outcome of treatment is also better so I am all for granting wishes of children."
Dr Manas Kalra Senior Consultant, Paediatric Haematology Oncology and BMT Paediatrics - Sir Gangaram Hospital
"The best anyone can do to others is to bring a smile on their face. Make-A-Wish India is doing that by fulfilling the dream wishes of our thalassemia patients. Thank you for bringing happiness in their life. Keep smiling, smile is infectious."
Dr K SarojaMedical Officer, Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society Hyderabad
"Even though childhood is a blissful stage of life, many children face painful challenges along the way. Granting wishes, no matter how small they seem, makes a huge difference to children with critical illnesses and Cipla Foundation is honoured to be associated Make-A-Wish India."
Anurag Mishra Head, Cipla Foundation

Join our cause and be part of our wish journey

We are volunteer based organisation and have a dedicated pool of volunteers. Should you want to contribute your time in a meaningful way, we would be happy to have you with us.  We support all our volunteers with a strong orientation, and training sessions. Should you want to volunteer with us - contact us at [email protected]

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