General Volunteer
Participate in a wide variety of events, including but not limited to event support, hosting an information booth, fundraising, and much more!
General Volunteer FAQs
There are no set hours for a general volunteer opportunity. The amount of time depends on the nature of the request.
The minimum age to volunteer is 18 (at the time of application).
Those interested can fill out our application form below. After you apply, successful applicatants will be contacted by a member of our Volunteer Engagement Team to conduct a screening interview.
All volunteers must complete a new volunteer orientation. This orientation is delivered through a pre-recorded training video and provides necessary information on the organization’s mission and goals.
This orientation provides all new volunteers with basic information on Make-A-Wish Canada, along with our guiding policies and procedures for the volunteer program. After viewing the video, a knowledge review form is completed which is scored upon submission.
Wish Granting Application
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Make-A-Wish Canada.
At this time, we have paused the acceptance of new volunteer applications, except for wish-granting volunteers in the following regions:
- Manitoba
- Saskatchewan
- Centre-du-Québec, Estrie, Montérégie, Outaouais and Saguenay Regions (Quebec)
If you live in one of the regions listed above and would like to express your interest in becoming a wish-granting volunteer, please email us at [email protected] with your name, phone number, email address, and home address. We currently have sufficient volunteers in all other regions to meet our wish-granting needs.
Special Events Application
Want to volunteer at a special event in a major city near you? We’re looking for volunteers across Canada to support our regional fundraising events. Help promote brand awareness and raise vital funds to grant life-changing wishes! Please note: Event volunteers do not take part in wish reveals or the wish-granting process.
Before applying:
- For youth volunteering inquiries, please email [email protected]. Opportunities are very limited.
- Volunteer hours vary depending on the event.
- All volunteers must complete a criminal background check during onboarding and every three (3) years after. Make-A-Wish Canada will not onboard volunteers convicted of violent or sexual crimes. Other convictions are reviewed individually.
