Volunteer

Join us at the Jays!

Make-A-Wish® Canada (Toronto Division) is currently looking for reliable volunteers to help sell 50/50 tickets for Jays Care Foundation.

Dates:

Saturday June 19th – 10:30 am

Wednesday August 11th – 4:40pm

Friday Sept 24th – 4:40pm

Volunteers will fill out an application for the foundation and will meet a staff member at the Rogers Centre (One Blue Jays Way, Toronto). We are looking for dedicated volunteers who can commit to one or more of the dates listed above. Participation is crucial for these events. We need to have over 40 volunteers at each game! Timing & security are priorities – so volunteers must be able to arrive on time.

Please email megan.dalton@makeawish.ca to sign up!

We look forward to working with you!


Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. We rely on volunteers for office support, fundraising activities, wish granting, speaking engagements, and helping to coordinate and promote our programs.

We are not currently seeking new volunteers or Wish Grantors. Thank you for thinking about Make-A-Wish! If you would like to be informed of upcoming opportunities in the next year please email megan.dalton@makeawish.ca with your full name and email.

SPIRIT AWARD 2009. Congratulations to Susan Lott-Bernava for winning the 2009 Spirit Award for the Toronto & Central Ontario Division. Read about Susan's Spirit Award, click here.


Volunteer Information

• Volunteer Role Descriptions
• Volunteer Requirements
• Volunteer Agreement
• What to Consider

Volunteers Making a Difference!

Donna Watson

Hi, my name is Donna and I have been a wish grantor for almost two years. My very first wish started in April 2007. I met a shy but very courageous girl named Andrea.

We hit it off right away. Andrea and her Mom became aware of Make A Wish while sitting in the Doctors office. A stranger gave them a pamphlet and thought they might be interested. While waiting to see Andrea's Doctor the two began to joke about what Andrea's wish would be. Without any hesitation Andrea said , "I want to meet Ashton Kutcher". They both laughed and although it was a great wish they never thought it was possible.

I met with Andrea and her family and her first wish was put down in pen, "to meet Ashton Kutch". We knew that meeting any celebrity would take some time, they are always very busy. As time passed Andrea's mom and I had several conversations about how much longer we thought Andrea could wait? We waited, and boy are we glad we did ! On November 5th. 2008 Andrea's wish came true. Make A Wish flew Andrea and her family to California to meet Ashton Kutcher. WOW, they were over the moon, and so was I. I am so proud to have been apart of making Andrea's wish come true. Without the help of Melanie Tipan at our Toronto office and the staff at the California office this would not have been possible so, Thank you Thank you Thank you !

Donna Watson
Wish Grantor
Make today your best day ever !

Michelle Masters

It’s not everyday that a person has the chance to change a life. In the case of Make-A-Wish Toronto & Central Ontario its everyday, every hour and every minute. I have been privileged to work at the MAWT&CO office for the past three months as an administrative volunteer. This experience has been truly incredible. To witness the magic of a wish is a remarkable thing and I am very fortunate to be part of this initiative. A child should be defined by their laughter, smile and carefree nature rather than their illness. It is through MAWFT&CO that I have been able to give our wish children a chance to escape the confines of their illness and to simply put it – to be a child again.

My involvement with Make A Wish Toronto & Central Ontario is a result of my strong passion and desire to improve the quality of life of our wish children. Each day I continue to be inspired by the strength of these children and the dedication of MAWT&CO volunteers. Thank you MAWT&CO for allowing me to be part of your mission and spreading the magic of a wish.


Bonnie Marsh

Hi, my name is Bonnie. I’ve been a wish grantor with Make-A-Wish for 1 ½ years. When I originally thought about volunteering, I searched online for something where I felt I could make a positive difference. Being an E.C.E. teacher, the MAWF was a natural extension of my daily involvement with children. The most satisfying part of my volunteer position is seeing the look on children’s faces (and parents) when I inform them their wish has been granted. I have delivered more wishes than I can count on my hands and it still remains tremendously satisfying to deliver positive news to children facing serious health issues. My favourite things include reading, painting, knitting, swimming and playing the organ. The only thing I could wish for to further enrich my life would be to travel the world and experience the different places, peoples and cultures.
 




Spirit Award

Presented to a volunteer who consistently demonstrates the true spirit of Make-A-Wish and who has made an outstanding contribution to Make-A-Wish in Canada in Wish Granting, fundraising, public relations, services and/or advocacy work. To be nominated for the Spirit Award is a great honour and the Foundation would like to acknowledge those nominees for 2008:

Dr. Alan Banack
Caley Ash
Jorge Whiteman
Romeo Najeuwe
Brenda Rider
Denise Boaventura
Nancy Morra

Make-A-Wish Superstars!

Make-A-Wish is pleased to recognize our volunteers who have made a significant volunteer commitment of over 5 years of service to support our mission of granting wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions. Our success is based upon the efforts of volunteers - individuals who dedicate their time, knowledge, skills and passion on a daily basis. The following volunteers have volunteered with the Toronto & Central Ontario Division for over 5 years:

Dr. Alan Banack (11 years)
Billie Cussons
Kelly Richardson
Susan Lott
Anne Chiovetti
Corey and Alex Steenkist
Sabrina Attulah (9 years)