Makes the initial visit to each child to talk to him/her about his/her special wish, and assists the family in filling out the necessary forms to initiate the wish granting process. These volunteers also have the all-important task of creating the magic in the fulfillment of a child's wish. One or two volunteers are designated as "wish coordinators" for each wish. These volunteers arrange every detail to ensure that the child's wish is a fulfilling and carefree experience for the entire family.
Ensures adequate funding for the granting of all wishes. Works on internal and external events: on-going solicitation for individual, groups, and corporate donations, April Foolish, Keiki Triathlon, and other special events held throughout the year.
Arranges and conducts special presentations to various groups who have expressed an interest in Make-A-Wish. Speaks on behalf of the Foundation to service groups, corporate boards, foundation directors, health groups, civic and business organizations, etc. The presentation may include the distribution of literature, a short speech, a videotape viewing and a question and answer period.
Helps with newsletters, annual reports, brochures, & event materials.
Updates photo and scrap albums, catalogs negatives and videos.
Data entry for mailing list and donor list. Wish granting support, bulk mailings, thank you notes, sympathy notes.
Advises wish-granting volunteers on the fulfillment of computer wishes, sets up computers and gives short tutorials to wish children.
Assures that Make-A-Wish is a visible, well-respected organization in the community. Responsibilities include media coverage for special events and wishes (when appropriate), public service announcements, advertising and literature.
As part of a partnership between Longs Drugs Stores and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Long's sponsored a special wish for Waianae four-year-old, Maka.Like many young boys, Maka loves football, baseball, and Mickey Mouse. When Make-A-Wish volunteers asked him what his one true wish was, he promptly asked to go to Disneyland. The magic started at the Waianae Longs store where Maka and his parents, Colleen and Marius, sisters Leialoha, 13, Kalena, 15, Wainani, 16, and brother, Moku, 7, were treated to a grand bon voyage party. The Almarza family was off for a week in Southern California visiting all the area attractions, including, of course, the Magic Kingdom.