Wish Delivery Intern

Submitted by Arin Lopez on Mon, 08/22/2011 - 5:16pm

LOCATION

711 E. Northern Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85020
See map: Google Maps

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Fingerprint/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 Make-A-Wish and typically take 24-48 hours to complete.

SCHEDULE OPTIONS

Semester availability

Spring

Service hours

Morning
Afternoon

Available days/hours

We work with interns to determine a mutually beneficial weekly schedule.

REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Working towards Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Non-Profit, Social Work, or Communications
  • Requires excellent customer service, communication, and attention to detail skills
  • Familiarity with Raisers Edge, Microsoft Outlook and Word programs
  • 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

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

Under the direction of the Wish Delivery Director, the Wish Delivery Intern will oversee various wish granting volunteer tasks as well as various community events.   Projects include:

WISH COORDINATION: Assists in coordinating the one, true wish of a child with a life-threatening medical condition. These tasks are done at the direction of the Wish Delivery team including director, intake manager, and wish managers.

WISH FAMILY COMMUNICATION: Upon wish completion, the intern may be responsible for collecting all final paperwork from wish granting volunteers and families as well as sending wish family satisfaction surveys. Intern may also contact wish families to collect anecdotal stories and photos used for Make-A-Wish marketing/publicity/archiving opportunities.

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

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.