Make-A-Wish Mid-South

Little Rock, Arkansas

Regional wish-granting organization with Arkansas opportunities in family discovery and celebrations, translation, office work, events, and airport support.

Make-A-Wish Mid-South serves Arkansas through offices in Little Rock and Fayetteville and matches volunteers with roles that fit their skills and schedules. Its current page separates wish granting, wish discovery, wish celebrations, translation or interpretation, office work, events, and airport greeting. The process begins with a complete application and coordinator conversation, followed by the training, background check, and final paperwork required for the selected role. Most volunteers must be at least 18, while some office tasks do not require a background check.

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Volunteer Planning Details

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Service Area: Little Rock, Arkansas
Cause: Health Advocacy Volunteering
Published Roles: 7 roles
Good Fit Signals: Check the official page for fit and eligibility.

Common Requirements Mentioned

Age 18 or older
Submit a complete volunteer application
Speak with the Volunteer Coordinator
Pass the criminal background check
Complete mandatory Wish Granter training and final paperwork
Commit to the current annual wish expectation
Complete the volunteer application and coordinator conversation
Complete the background check, training, and paperwork assigned to the family-facing role

Volunteer Roles & Application Paths

Wish Granter

Work in a team to meet a wish family, help discover and plan a child's wish, coordinate a wish celebration, and create a memorable experience.

Schedule:

Flexible by wish, with specialized online and in-person training coordinated as needed; current guidance asks Wish Granters to work on at least three wishes per year.

Key Requirements:

Age 18 or older
Submit a complete volunteer application
Speak with the Volunteer Coordinator
Pass the criminal background check
Complete mandatory Wish Granter training and final paperwork
Commit to the current annual wish expectation

Wish Discovery Volunteer

Meet with a wish child and family, virtually or in person, as part of a two-volunteer team with staff to explore wish ideas and complete required paperwork.

Schedule:

Family-based and flexible according to the family's needs after training and assignment.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application and coordinator conversation
Complete the background check, training, and paperwork assigned to the family-facing role
Work in the assigned team with Make-A-Wish staff
Follow family privacy and documentation guidance

Wish Celebration Volunteer

Serve as a liaison after a wish is determined and coordinate a celebration approximately two to three weeks before the wish is granted.

Schedule:

Wish-based; planning and the celebration date are coordinated with a second volunteer and Make-A-Wish staff.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application and role-specific onboarding
Work in a two-volunteer team alongside staff
Confirm the celebration scope, timing, and budget guidance
Protect the family's privacy and follow staff direction

Translator or Interpreter

Help non-English-speaking families communicate during wish visits and phone calls without taking responsibility for planning the wish.

Schedule:

As needed and matched by language, family, and wish schedule.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application
Demonstrate the language ability requested for the assignment
Complete the screening and preparation assigned by Make-A-Wish
Attend only confirmed visits or calls
Follow confidentiality and interpretation boundaries

Office Volunteer

Support an Arkansas office with mailing, filing, cleaning, organizing, or another approved administrative task.

Schedule:

Arranged with staff according to current office needs and volunteer availability.

Key Requirements:

Submit a complete volunteer application
Confirm the office, task, and schedule
Complete a background check if the assigned office task requires one
Follow confidentiality and records-handling instructions

Event Volunteer

Help once or several times a year with registration, phones, donations, setup, breakdown, staff support, or another fundraising or wish-event task.

Schedule:

Event-based and suitable for volunteers seeking a lighter time commitment; dates and duties vary.

Key Requirements:

Complete the volunteer application or event registration requested
Confirm the event, shift, and task
Complete any screening or briefing required for the assignment
Follow donation-handling and event guidance

Airport Greeter

Meet a wish child and family at the airport before a travel wish, assist with check-in, and provide calm, welcoming support.

Schedule:

Travel-based; assignments follow family itineraries and local airport timing.

Key Requirements:

Age 18 or older
Complete the volunteer application
Pass a criminal background check
Complete required airport-greeter training
Be familiar with the assigned local airport
Confirm the itinerary and staff instructions before arriving