Volunteer Application - Make-A-Wish Canada

Select Region*

Atlantic Region - New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island
Central Region - Manitoba, Nunavut and Ontario
Quebec Region
Western Region - Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, Saskatchewan and Yukon

Name*

First Last

Address*

Address City Province Postal Code

Email*

Alternate Email

Phone

Alternate Phone Number

Preferred Communication Method*

Email
Phone

The minimum age to volunteer at MAWC is 18 years of age. Do you meet the minimum age requirement?*

Yes
No

Please note that some Make-A-Wish Canada special events will accept volunteers younger than 18, however ages vary by event and location. Reach out to [email protected] to learn if there are any events in your area.

Biography

Please tell us about yourself:*

Why do you want to volunteer with Make-A-Wish Canada?*

You Are looking for*

Roles*

Select the roles you are interested in pursuing. Please note, not everyone is suited to each role. Our Volunteer Engagement Team will work with you to determine the best role meeting your interests, skills, the needs of the organization and what is currently available.

Availability*

Weekend
Weekday
Daytime
Evening

Your Skills*

Make-A-Wish has a variety of roles requiring many different skillsets. We would love to learn what skills you have that you can share with our organization.

Other*

Additional Information:

How will you contribute to the Make-A-Wish Mission, Vision and Values as a volunteer?*

Share a time when you went out of your way; jumping through hoops to delight a customer, co-worker, family member or someone you know.*

Describe a time you faced a difficult situation. How did you handle this situation and what was the outcome.*

If you are selected as an MAWC volunteer, what personal goals do you hope to achieve?*

What languages do you speak fluently? Please list them below.*

Your Emergency Contact:

Name*

First Last

Relationship*

Phone*

Storage of Personal Information

The Volunteer Engagement Team at MAWC stores its volunteer files in a secured, online database. Access to all volunteer information will be restricted to appropriate MAWC staff and will not be made available to/accessible by/sold to any other parties.

Accessibility & Accommodation

We are committed to gender equality and social inclusion in our organization. All volunteer applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, nationality, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We welcome applications from all applicants who may contribute to the diversification and share our values. Please notify us if you require accommodation during any stage of the volunteer intake process.

Declaration

If accepted as a volunteer, I understand that prior to starting my volunteer position I must complete the following:

• Two References
• Background Check: to be conducted through Sterling Backcheck at MAWC expense
• Orientation & Training
• Volunteers who are in-office, wish granters or members of CAB or Board of Directors must also submit proof of COVID-19 Vaccinations

I hereby declare that all information provided in this application is true and accurate. I acknowledge and understand that any inaccuracy or misrepresentation will be grounds for immediate dismissal no matter when they are discovered. I declare this application has been filled out and submitted by myself [applicant]. I have read, understood and agree to the above.

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