Step One: Let us know you're interested in volunteering by filling out a Volunteer Sign-up Form.

After completing the volunteer sign-up form, you will be emailed our volunteer application materials. 

Step Two: Fill out an application and return it to our office indicating all your areas of interest.

Step Three: Submit to a Background Check

Make-A-Wish volunteers commonly are trusted to work directly with our wish families, and may handle Make-A-Wish resources (including money or donated goods) as they arrange wishes or volunteer at events. For the protection of the wish families and the Foundation itself, we require criminal background checks of all staff and volunteers who will be working directly with wish families.

Step Five: Activation

Once your application has been successfully screened, we will contact you to inform you of the good news. At this point you will be added to the e-newsletter which outlines the most up to date volunteer opportunities.

Step Six: Additional Training

Additional training may be required, depending on the volunteer role you are most interested in.  In order to become a Wishgranter, a required 5-hour training is offered at least once every two years. All other volunteer roles begin immediately after activation.

Contact our office at (313) 838-9474 for upcoming orientation dates.

Click here for more information about being a Make-A-Wish volunteer.