Volunteer Department Intern
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Background clearance is required.
A standard background check will be performed prior to an official start date. Intern background checks are done at the expense of the Foundation and typically take 24-48 hours to complete.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
SummerService hours
MorningAfternoon
Available days/hours
NOTE: This internship requires occasional night and/or weekend community appearances throughout Arizona.
We work with interns to determine a mutually beneficial weekly schedule.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
* Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Non-Profit, Social Work, Psychology
* Requires excellent project management, inter-personal, writing and presentation skills
* Requires excellent customer service, communication, and attention to detail skills
* Familiarity with Raiser’s Edge, Microsoft suite of programs including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
* Comfort with public speaking
* Minimum of 20 hours per week preferred
Desired Corporate Values:
* Must maintain professional appearance and positive attitude
* Ability to work in a team setting and independently
* Ability to balance multiple responsibilities
* Must maintain confidentiality
CATEGORIES
AdultsMarketing
Public Relations
Social Services
Youth I: less than 5 years
Youth II: 5-11 years (K-6th grades)
Youth III: 11-14 years (6th-9th grades)
Youth IV: 14-18 years (high school)
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Arizona
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
* Responsible for obtaining volunteer background check and COI forms
* Assist Volunteer Manager in contacting volunteers for wish team placement
* Maintain volunteer information into Raiser’s Edge (training provided)
* Assists in community recruitment, training, and supporting wish granting volunteers
* Assists in organizing volunteer activities/networks
* Assists events & marketing when needed
* Assists on wish granting and with Wish Kid Ambassadors.
Population served
Children who have reached the age of 2½ and are under the age of 18 at the time of referral who have not received a wish from another Make-A-Wish® chapter or another wish-granting organization may be eligible for a wish.
Community need/impact
Our mission at Make-A-Wish® Arizona is to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. We are looking for motivated interns with a sincere interest in helping the mission of Make-A-Wish® Arizona. Under the direction of the Volunteer Manager, the Volunteer Department Intern will oversee volunteer management and various wish granting volunteer tasks as well as community events throughout the state of Arizona
A wish experience is frequently a source of inspiration for children undergoing difficult medical treatments and a positive force that helps them overcome their obstacles.
Every fulfilled wish represents a unique collaboration between wish families, medical professionals, volunteers and donors. Wish granting truly is a magical, yet comprehensive and dynamic process which allows for community engagement and participation.
