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Wish Granter - Ukiah Area

Ukiah, CA · On-site

We are most especially looking for volunteers who can help do wish granting in places such as: Ukiah Ft Bragg Kelseyville Cloverdale Diversity makes us stronger. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is ...

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Wish Granter - Richmond area

Richmond, VA · On-site

We are looking for volunteers who can travel to various parts of the region to help with the wish granting. Diversity makes us stronger. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is committed to diversity in its ...

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Wish Granter - San Jose Area

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are looking for volunteers who can travel to various parts of the region to help with the wish granting. Diversity makes us stronger. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is committed to diversity in its ...

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Wish Granter - Fairfield Area

Fairfield, CA · On-site

We are looking for volunteers who can travel to various parts of the region to help with the wish granting in cities such as Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville, Dixon. Diversity makes us stronger. Make-A ...

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Wish Granter - Richmond area

Richmond, VA · On-site

We are looking for volunteers who can travel to various parts of the region to help with the wish granting. Diversity makes us stronger. Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area is committed to diversity in its ...

Make-A-Wish Hawaii

Wish Granter

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$14.75 - $19.75/hr

After the wish is determined, our granters build anticipation for the granting of the wish with activities and monthly visits. Then, just before the wish is granted, help plan the wish celebration ...

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How much do wish granting jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for wish granting in the United States is $59.22, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $53.37 and $63.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is wish granting?

A Wish Granting job typically involves working with organizations, such as Make-A-Wish, to fulfill the wishes of children with critical illnesses. Wish granters coordinate logistics, communicate with families, and collaborate with donors or businesses to bring a child's wish to life. This role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. It can be emotionally rewarding, as it creates lasting positive experiences for children and their families.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in wish granting, and why are they important?

To excel in Wish Granting, candidates typically need experience in social work, event planning, and project coordination, often with a background in nonprofit or charitable organizations. Familiarity with case management systems and volunteer coordination platforms is valuable, and some roles may require certifications in child advocacy or related areas. Compassion, creative problem-solving, and excellent communication are standout soft skills in this position. These attributes are essential for effectively organizing and delivering impactful experiences to beneficiaries while collaborating with donors, families, and teammates.

What are the most common challenges faced by wish granting professionals, and how do they overcome them?

Wish Granting professionals often encounter challenges such as coordinating complex logistics, managing tight timelines, and balancing the expectations of wish recipients and their families with organizational resources. They frequently work in environments that require quick adaptation and creative solutions to unexpected obstacles, especially when working with outside vendors and volunteers. To overcome these challenges, strong organizational skills, relationship-building, and effective communication are critical. Team members also rely on peer support and experienced mentors to navigate difficult situations and ensure every wish is delivered thoughtfully and successfully.

How do you become a wish granting?

Becoming a wish granting professional typically involves gaining experience in social work, counseling, or nonprofit organizations that focus on helping others. Relevant skills include empathy, communication, and organization, and some roles may require certifications or training in child advocacy or social services. Entry often involves volunteering or working with organizations that fulfill wishes or provide support to those in need.
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Infographic showing various Wish Granting job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 47% Full Time, 50% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 60% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 38% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,180 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Wish Granting Support Intern (October 2026 - January 2027)

Make-A-Wish

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

$15.15/hr

Full-time, Internship

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Internship
Description
The Fall 2026 Wish Granting Support Internship will provide candidates the opportunity to experience the mission of Make-A-Wish Arizona by directly contributing to the wish planning process, as well as the Wish Discovery process. This position assists firsthand with our Wish Managers and the Wish Discovery team, and when permissible, with our wish kids and their families. They also would strengthen relations with the referral community to encourage more wish granting in Arizona and to begin the wish journey for families by sharing wish approval with families.
At Make-A-Wish Arizona, everyone is different and valued. We believe that people of any race, color, ethnicity, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, faith, religion, age, physical and mental ability, neurodiversity, socioeconomic status, nationality, cultural background, military status, or any other aspect which makes them unique are welcome and important. Together, we continue to build a community, so that we can equitably grant the wish of every eligible child.
At Make-A-Wish Arizona, we strive to communicate openly and honestly while speaking our truth. We encourage all to do the same, and we acknowledge that these conversations can be difficult and uncomfortable. All viewpoints are welcome unless they spread misinformation or diminish or dehumanize others. Our commitment to this role enriches our organization and makes us all stronger together.
Each intern is supported by the Human Resources Manager, who manages the internship experience. The Wish Granting intern will report directly to the Senior Wish Managers, as well as our Wish Support Manager
This is not a remote position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Wish Coordination: Assists in coordinating the one, true wish of a child with a critical illness at the direction of the Wish Delivery team including the wish managers and program leadership. Includes creating travel documents and compiling wish packets for families who are traveling.
  • In-Kind Donations: Solicits vendors and other local organizations to seek in-kind resources that are directly utilized in granting wish experiences.
  • Data Entry: Utilizes Salesforce database in order to input, manage, and track all wish- related data, such as medical clearances and all correspondence through the life of a wish.
  • On-Going Projects: Assists with a variety of ongoing projects such as process renovation, document overhaul, and assistance in other departments as needed.
  • Completes initial phone interviews with caregivers of new wish children.
  • Follows up with medical staff on missing electronic forms.
  • Conducts follow-up with wish families regarding paperwork.
  • Assist in researching potential new referral sources throughout Arizona.
  • Assist in reviewing wish clearance forms and provide additional follow-up/action, when needed.
  • Assist in strengthening our outreach program and increasing referral sources through the research of and building connections with health care facilities in central and southern Arizona.
  • Assist in delivering touchpoint gifts to referral sources in the central Arizona region.
  • Assist in the review of wish family enrollment forms and transferring key information to the wish child's profile in Salesforce.
  • Facilitate welcome calls to wish families, when needed.
  • Prepares and co-facilitates medical outreach presentations and events.
  • Considers new medical outreach tools and endeavors.
  • Assist in creating referral recognition gifts and activities.
  • Assist in building medical outreach newsletter.
  • Assist with Wish Family Welcome Orientation.
  • Assist in securing volunteers for wish discovery visits.
  • Assist in facilitating wish discovery visits, when necessary
  • Assist in the planning and execution of a wish discovery party, if necessary
  • Provide support to volunteers pre-discovery call, when necessary

Requirements
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Minimum 15/25-hours per week desired
  • Communication - comfortable speaking with wish families, donors, volunteers, and staff
  • Flexible - days and tasks constantly change based on the needs at hand
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
  • Self-starter - can take initiative to complete tasks and projects when delegated
  • Commitment to professionalism
  • Must have reliable transportation

DESIRED CORPORATE VALUES:
  • Child Focus
  • Community
  • Integrity
  • Innovation

NOTE: Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job, though this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Salary Description
$15.15 an hour

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