Volunteers

Friends sometimes ask me if it is difficult to volunteer for Make-A-Wish. In their minds, it is a very heavy day, spent with a very sick person and the whole day revolves around that. They couldn’t be further from the truth. I love my activities for Make-A-Wish, whether it is visiting a child for a wish capture or supporting a wish day. I am not a doctor, I am not here to discuss any medical prognosis. Instead, I get to meet these wonderful children and their wonderful families.

Like Mia and her family. It was such a joy to spend the day with Mia, her mother and grandmother. Three generations of strong, beautiful women. Each of them shared their own stories with me, stories that go beyond just “illness”. It’s about love, care and mutual support.

This day is all about these women, supporting them, knowing them and wishing them. Each wish day is unique and the stories they share are so energizing and help put things into perspective. I hope to support many more wish captures or wish days and meet many more beautiful families.

I became a volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation some time after they helped me make my child's wish come true in 2014, which was to go see the 4 coaches of "The Voice" in Paris. It was upon my return that I immediately became aware of the importance that a wish had on sick children. That's why I work so that other wishes come true and so that the good energy that these magical moments provide can weather the storm that children endure.

Désirée has extensive experience in the field of communications as a journalist.

She has always loved children, especially caring for those who are less fortunate. She is happy to bring them joy and smiles by working with the Make-A-Wish team and making their dearest wish come true.

Granting children’s wishes is like being their fairy godmother for a day. I believe that dreams and wishes are meant to be lived. They bring so much joy and energy – like a magical fuel. It means so much to me to help create a special day for children who are in or coming out of hospital. Volunteering for make-a-wish is incredibly inspiring. You get to know so many different people and so many different stories. I am honored to be a part of this organization.

Working for Make-A-Wish is helping in my own small way to make the world a little better for a child.

I love supporting Make-A-Wish projects and am proud to be a part of the important work that is being done.

The first time I experienced the magic of a wish coming true was the day after my daughter was born. It was a wish granted by a 4-year-old girl who had been battling cancer and was recovering from surgery and intense chemotherapy. We left at dawn to fly in a hot air balloon over the Bernese Oberland. It was a memorable day.

Volunteering for Make-A-Wish means we get to share a moment of happiness with extraordinary families, and being a part of that experience, even briefly, is a true privilege.

Volunteering for Make-A-Wish Foundation is the joy of giving joy and hope to children and their families, with the invaluable support of a great team.

Thank you for everything that has been accomplished to date, for the wishes and projects to come, the enriching experiences and life lessons.

I have had the privilege of granting wishes for many years with the amazing team at Make-A-Wish. I love helping to make each child's wish come true as magical and unique as possible. Volunteering is a long-standing tradition in my family and I believe strongly in spreading joy by bringing smiles to the faces of brave and extraordinary children.

After participating in a wish grant at my workplace, I was touched by the wonderful mission of Make-A-Wish. Seeing this child's eyes light up because her wish was finally granted, allowing her to forget about treatments for a day, was something very touching. So I decided to regularly give some of my free time to this cause and it is a real pleasure to collaborate with the Make-A-Wish team who do an exceptional job.

I have been volunteering with Make-A-Wish Switzerland since 2019. I can't imagine how difficult it is when a child is seriously ill (even more so since the birth of my daughter), and having the opportunity to bring joy and hope to these families is why I support MAW.

The phrase "Tell me about your wish" is simple and yet just by saying it we can bring a smile back to a child's face... and if we take the time to look into his eyes we can already see a few stars being born. This smile and these stars will continue to light up his eyes the day his wish comes true.

Just for these moments of happiness it is a great pride to be a volunteer within Make a Wish.

Whether it's selling roses, planning an itinerary, or accompanying a family on their child's wish—all to help Make-A-Wish grant the wishes of sick children—volunteering with Make-A-Wish continues to be the most rewarding experience of my life.

Volunteering for Make-A-Wish means giving my time to help bring a smile to a child's face, and providing a little magic in an often difficult reality.

Being part of a team that grants life-changing wishes to children with critical illnesses is a very rewarding and humbling experience. Each wish not only has a profound impact on our children, but also on their families and everyone else touched by this story. I can’t think of anything more interesting to do with my free time.

I recently moved back to Switzerland after living in California for many years. I was part of Make-A-Wish San Diego at the time and volunteering for them was one of the best decisions I have ever made. That is why I contacted MAW Switzerland before returning. Research shows that a wish can give children the strength to fight and even overcome a serious illness. It is an honor to be able to play a small part in making wishes come true.

Helping children achieve their biggest dreams despite the challenges they face so early in life is such an important cause and so close to my heart. I feel privileged to be part of such a stimulating and rewarding mission for volunteers and families.

I have been a volunteer with Make-A-Wish since 2012. I had seen first-hand the incredible work that MAW had done through donations from my employer and I just wanted to get more involved personally. Over the years, I have granted many different wishes. I have visited children in hospitals and conducted wish captures with the families.

Since 2004 I have been working for Make-A-Wish as a translator and as such I am the originator of most of the German texts. In this way I participate in wishes and I am always very happy to read these beautiful and moving stories when a wish is granted. Our children are our most precious asset and giving them a smile is the most beautiful thing in the world.

I believe that volunteering is important and an integral part of our society. It brings people together, creates a sense of community, and helps improve the lives of others. I have been volunteering since I was 15, for many different organizations, and I am honored to have the opportunity to be a part of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. It is incredible to be surrounded by a network of so many kind and compassionate people who have come together for a common cause – to give children hope, joy, and – most importantly – to make their dreams come true.