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Volunteer Application

Make-A-Wish Wisconsin Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Make-A-Wish®. Behind every Make-A-Wish experience, there are volunteers filling a multitude of roles. Their commitment is what drives Make-A-Wish and allows us to create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.

HOW DO I BECOME A VOLUNTEER?
In order to provide the wish children and families with the best experience possible, we require all potential volunteers to go through an assessment before becoming an active Make-A-Wish volunteer. Volunteer paperwork takes about 2 weeks to process. After your paperwork is processed, you will be contacted with detailed instructions as it relates to the next steps. Please note, volunteer needs may vary by chapter needs.

WHY DO I NEED A BACKGROUND CHECK?
Due to the nature of our work, select volunteer positions must successfully complete a criminal background check every 3 years. Make-A-Wish does not employ or utilize as a volunteer any individual who has been convicted of a crime that (a) victimizes children, (b) is sexual in nature, or (c) involves violence, fraud, or significant theft. Please contact us with any questions related to past convictions and/or our background check screening process.

WHO DO I CONTACT WITH QUESTIONS?
Our team is happy to answer any questions or address any concerns that you may have.
Volunteer Manager: Ali Schilz, (414) 763-4012 or aschilz@wisconsin.wish.org
Make-A-Wish Wisconsin: (262) 781-4445 or wisconsin.wish.org

PRIVACY & PROTECTION OF INFORMATION
Security of information is extremely important to us. All information submitted is available to and accessed by only relevant personnel. Information is never sold or shared outside of Make-A-Wish.

1. Your Information *This question is required.

Legal First Name
Legal Last Name
Preferred Name
Email
Phone Number

2. I'm over the age of 18 *This question is required.

3. Address *This question is required.

Street
City
State
Zip
County

3. Birthday - Month & Day only *This question is required.

3. Emergency Contact Information *This question is required.

Emergency Contact Name
Emergency Contact Phone Number
Emergency Contact Relationship

3. Employment Information *This question is required.

Employer
Position
Would your company like to get involved with MAW?

3. How did you hear about Make-A-Wish? (Please list if applicable) *This question is required.

Aware of a wish family who has experienced a wish - Please list names Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Civic Organization Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
College/University Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Employer Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Family or Friend Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Media/Public Relations Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. Professional Skills - Please select any skill(s) in which you have a professional capability.

Construction/Carpentry
Computer Installation/Software Knowledge
Handyman Abilities - Assembly, Hanging, Moving
Interior Decorating
Photography
Painting - Rooms, Walls, Small Structures
Room Organizational Skills
Other - Write In Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.

3. Language Skills – If you are fluent in another language, please share which language(s) you are able to read, write, speak, and/or understand.

Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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Please enter an 'other' value for this selection.
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3. Volunteer Roles *This question is required.

Wish Granter – As a member of a wish team, wish granters meet with the family, help the wish child determine the wish and act as a liaison between Make-A-Wish staff and the wish family during the wish process. Attendance at an in-depth training session is required.
Special Events – Assist with various tasks at our events to ensure the event’s success and create a positive experience for participants.
Translator/Interpreter – Help facilitate wish experiences for non-English-speaking families or assist with translation requests (as needed).
Fundraising – Assist development team in seeking in-kind donations, collaborate to build partnerships with local companies or conduct research on local companies’ giving campaigns.

3. Becoming a volunteer requires a criminal background check performed every three years. Our criminal background check search includes a social security number verification (through a credit bureau which will require you to lift a freeze on your credit if you have one in place) and search of all aliases used by the individual, as well as all records in the counties in which the individual has resided for at least seven years and in a national database. If you have lived outside of the US within the past 7 years, additional checks and/or proof of clearance may be required.

I have resided in the United States for the last 7 years: *This question is required.

4. I affirm that the information I have given on this form is true and correct. The information that I have provided may be verified by contacting persons or organizations named in this application, or by contacting any person or organization that may have information concerning me, or by conducting a criminal background check.

I have read and understood the various volunteer roles and am able to perform those roles in which I’ve applied for. I am volunteering my time for personal reasons and understand I will not be paid for my services as a volunteer, and I expect no compensation. Furthermore, I understand that this application will help in determining the best fit of my skills for Make-A-Wish.

Please sign in the box if you agree.
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