
Where Your Work Transforms Lives
Say the name “Make-A-Wish” to a friend – or a stranger – and it’s instantly greeted with a smile. Sometimes with an emotional story of connection, or even a personal account of joy and transformation. To the world, our organization is a beacon of hope for children with critical illnesses. For our staff, Make-A-Wish also represents a community of caring people working to create a positive turning point in a child’s treatment journey that can give them a better chance of surviving and thriving.
Our staff is proud to carry forward this life-changing mission, as part of the world’s largest wish-granting organization and most trusted nonprofit operating locally in all 50 states. With a continuous focus on professional development and an emphasis on every individual’s leadership qualities, each of us is passionate about granting wishes for children with critical illnesses. Wishes are the driving force behind everything we do, because every wish experience can transform countless lives – even yours.
Our staff is made up of everyday heroes just like you, whose talents and skills play a role in bringing every child’s wish to life. No matter your role, your work at Make-A-Wish matters. Here’s why:



Our vision is to grant the wish of every eligible child. Through our mission, we are uniting communities to grant life-changing wishes. As the world’s largest wish-granting organization, we strive to create a sense of community and an environment where we warmly embrace our wish families, volunteers, and colleagues. Joining Make-A-Wish means becoming part of a mission that believes in the power of a wish. Are you ready to be a part of something extraordinary?
Our values are the basis for how we operate as an organization, and they are represented in everything we do.
