Local Make-A-Wish Chapter seeking volunteers to help make wishes come true

PUNXSUTAWNEY— This April, during World Wish Month, Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia is seeking passionate volunteers to join its incredible team of wish granters. From wish granting to event support, volunteers play a critical role in bringing the power of wishes to life for these inspiring children.

As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are the faces of Make-AWish in their local communities. Working together, the “wish team” is assigned to a child in their area, meet with the family and aides in determining the most suitable wish for the child. Some volunteering may be done virtually.

To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a training session.

Make-A-Wish is hosting a virtual information session on Wednesday, April 17 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Interested parties should sign up via the volunteer inquiry form now, and the local Make-AWish office will reach out soon with next steps: wish.org/greaterpawv/volunteer.

“This World Wish Month, we invite compassionate individuals from our community to join us and be the reason a child’s wish takes flight,” says Lacy Bair, Regional Manager for Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and West Virginia. “A wish experience is more than just a fun day – it’s a powerful source of hope and strength for children facing immense challenges. Our dedicated volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission, working tirelessly to make dreams come true.”

For more information, please contact Make-A-Wish Volunteer Manager Amanda Filsinger at afilsinger@ greaterpawv.wish.org or 412.471.9474.