PUNXSUTAWNEY — Children who are living with critical illnesses need the power of a wish. Make-A-Wish needs local residents to make it happen by volunteering their time and compassion to assist with fulfilling wishes.
To become a wish volunteer, individuals must be at least 21 years of age, pass a criminal background check and attend a one-time, in-person training session. Make-A-Wish is currently looking for new volunteers in counties including McKean, Elk, Cameron and Potter.
The next training session will take place on Oct. 2 at the Best Western Plus in Clearfield from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
As members of “wish teams,” volunteers are the faces of Make-A-Wish in their local communities. Working together, the “wish team” is assigned to a child in their area, meets one-on-one with the family and aids in determining the most suitable wish for the child.
Those interested should register as soon as possible to complete the volunteer application process in order to enroll and guarantee a spot at the training. Online registration closes on Sept. 25. To register, visit wish-volunteer-training-clearfield.eventbrite.com.
For those who are interested in becoming a volunteer but cannot make this training session due to distance or unavailability, sign up online. There is an option that says “unable to attend but interested.” Make-A-Wish is always accepting applications and on-boarding prospective volunteers in preparation of future training sessions.
There are few experiences more powerful than making a wish come true. Join the community. Experience a wish. Make a life-changing impact. For more information, contact Regional Assistant Lacy Bair at 814.938.8888 or lbair@greaterpawv.wish.org.
