Volunteering
You can help make the wishes of special children come true in your local community when you become a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Illinois. Our volunteers range in age from 18 to 84, and include men and women who live and work throughout the state of Illinois. Time commitments and volunteer needs vary by community. Please contact the Volunteer Services Team with questions about the needs in your area.
Currently, our highest need for Wish Granting Volunteers...
- Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) throughout the state
- Residents of South Cook, Kane, Kankakee, Vermillion, Madison, St. Clair and Rock Island Counties (and those residing in surrounding counties).
Currently, our highest need for Event Volunteers...
- Residents of Central Illinois including, but not limited to the following counties: Peoria, Rock Island, McLean and Champaign.
More than 1,400 volunteers and 38 staff members work to grant the wishes of Illinois children
