Community Wish Maker; Scotland

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Become a Community Wish Maker – Spark Joy in Just 30 Minutes a Week!

Right now, 76 children in the Scotland are waiting for their life‑changing wish – and you can help make it happen.

As a Community Wish Maker, you’ll spread the word, build excitement, and bring your community together to support local children. Whether you’ve got 30 minutes a week or more, you can get involved in a way that fits your life.

From sharing stories online and helping at wish events, to joining virtual meet‑and‑greets with wish families or capturing children’s wishes – there’s something for everyone. You could even take on a fun challenge like a charity walk or run, or raise funds with a cake sale or quiz night. Every little bit helps – and it’s all flexible and fully supported.

As a Community Wish Maker, every penny you raise goes directly towards granting wishes. Your support will help bring hope, joy and unforgettable moments to children in your local community who are waiting right now.

• Inspire Events:
  Encourage your community to host fun events like bake sales, quiz nights, family fun days, or create your own—and get everyone involved!
• Engage Your Network:
  Rally friends, family, schools, and workplaces to support and attend local events that fund wishes in your area.
• Partner Locally:
  Connect with local businesses, pubs, restaurants, and sports clubs to sponsor or host events, donate, or provide venues to help fund wishes.
• Encourage Local Support:
  Invite local clubs, groups, companies, and organizations to choose Make‑A‑Wish UK as their charity of the year and help fund wishes in your community.
• Give Talks:
  Inspire fundraising support by giving talks at local schools, businesses, and community groups, sharing the life‑changing impact of a wish.
• Make Funding Applications:
  Apply for local grants and funding to ensure more wishes are granted.
• Organise Cashless Collections:
  Team up with fellow volunteers to set up cashless collections, making it easier for everyone to donate.
• Promote Events:
  Spread the word through social media, posters, and word‑of‑mouth to build excitement and get your community involved.
• Collaborate:
  Work with other volunteers and Make‑A‑Wish staff to create unforgettable experiences. Want to team up with friends? Let’s do it!
• Celebrate Success:
  Share your milestones and stories to inspire others to join in and help make wishes come true!

The skills you need:

• Confidence:
  Be comfortable reaching out to businesses, groups, and individuals to ask for donations, sponsor ships, or other support.
• Creativity & Initiative:
  Come up with fresh, unique, and exciting ways to inspire your local community to get involved and support Make‑A‑Wish UK.
• Organization:
  Plan, coordinate, and manage all the details of your activities to ensure everything runs smoothly and we raise as much as possible for our wish children.
• Communication:
  Share the Make‑A‑Wish mission effectively through conversations, talks, social media, and written outreach to gain support.
• Networking:
  Build relationships with local businesses, organizations, clubs and individuals to secure resources and increase participation.
• Teamwork:
  Work collaboratively with other volunteers, staff, and community members to achieve your fundraising goals.
• Adaptability:
  Be ready to try new approaches, tackle unexpected challenges, and think on your feet.

All training included

Minimum age: 18

DBS check will be required

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

Travel expenses rembiursed