Job Description: Wishes & More is seeking a passionate and motivated intern to assist the Wish Department in a variety of wish-granting tasks, with a focus on outreach to local hospitals and organizations. This intern will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the nonprofit sector and directly impact the lives of children facing terminal and life-threatening illnesses.
Time Commitment: Weekly commitment of 8-12 hours per week
Responsibilities:
1. Outreach:
· Contact hospitals to gather up-to-date social worker contact information for our network
· Develop and implement an outreach project with the goal of engaging hospital staff and promoting Wishes & More’s unique programs
· Reach out to a list of related organizations/charities to offer updated Wishes & More brochures/materials
· Expand outreach by researching and identifying new organizations to engage with
2. Other wish related tasks as assigned:
· Send and follow up on medical forms
· Input and make updates to wish records in Salesforce
· Partake in wish interviews with a seasoned volunteer
· Prepare wish budgets
· Collect and compare bids for purchase of gift items
· Create wish trip itinerary packets
· Plan wish enhancements to make the wish experience more unique and special
· Plan wish reveals to let the child know their wish is coming true
Preferred Skillsets: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, organized, attentive listening, comfortable making phone calls, excellent oral and written communication, ability to work independently, career interest in non-profit organization or social work, willing to accept a variety of tasks with a positive attitude.
Benefits:
· Gain valuable experience in the nonprofit sector
· Develop outreach, communication, and project coordination skills
· Work in a meaningful role that directly benefits children facing life-threatening illnesses
· Potential for academic credit if coordinated through your institution
