Volunteer with Senior Wish Makers
At Senior Wish Makers, our volunteers are the heart and soul of our mission. Your time, compassion, and dedication make it possible for us to fulfill the wishes of Oregon’s low-income seniors, bringing joy and dignity to their lives. When you volunteer with us, you become part of something truly meaningful—creating moments that matter for our wisest generation.
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Why Volunteer?
Volunteering with Senior Wish Makers offers unique and rewarding opportunities:
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of older adults who deserve to be celebrated
- Create intergenerational connections that enrich both seniors and volunteers
- Use your unique skills and talents to bring joy to others
- Be part of a compassionate community dedicated to honoring our seniors
- Witness firsthand the impact of fulfilled wishes and meaningful moments
Volunteer Opportunities
Help organize and facilitate wish experiences for seniors. This may include:
- Meeting with wish recipients to learn about their dreams
- Coordinating logistics for wish fulfillment
- Accompanying seniors during their wish experience (when appropriate)
- Documenting wish stories through photos or written accounts
- Represent us at community events and senior centers
- Distribute information to potential wish recipients
- Build relationships with senior-serving organizations
- Help identify seniors who might qualify for wishes
Assist with fundraisers and special events:
- Help with event planning and coordination
- Provide day-of support at fundraising activities
- Assist with setup, registration, and other event tasks
- Engage with attendees about our mission
- Assist with application processing
- Provide office support
- Help with thank-you notes and correspondence
- Contribute to record-keeping and organization
- Marketing and social media assistance
- Photography and storytelling
- Grant writing
- Technical support
How to Become a Volunteer
Joining our volunteer team is simple:
Contact us at hello@seniorwishmakers.org to express your interest in volunteering.
We'll reach out to discuss your interests, skills, availability, and the current volunteer opportunities.
Once matched with an appropriate volunteer role, you'll receive information about our organization, mission, and specific volunteer guidelines.
Begin making a difference in the lives of Oregon's seniors!
Volunteer Requirements
- Compassion for older adults
- Reliability and commitment to follow-through
- Respect for privacy and confidentiality
- Strong communication skills
- Willingness to work as part of a team
- Background check may be required depending on volunteer role
- How to Submit Your Application :
- Online: Complete our online application form
- Mail: PO Box 6505, Beaverton, OR 97007
- Email: karen@seniorwishmakers.org
Volunteer Spotlight
If a claim for your funds isn’t made in time, the funds often “escheat” to the agency holding them, meaning you can no longer claim them. It’s your money, and the government shouldn’t be able to take it from you. Our mission is to ensure that this never, ever happens. We audit government files and documents for these unclaimed funds, and when we find them, we make it our personal mission to reunite them with their rightful owner.
Group Volunteering
Ready to Get Involved?
For more information on volunteer opportunities or to start your volunteer journey, please contact us at hello@seniorwishmakers.org.
Your time and talents can bring a senior's wish to life!
