Granting Wishes Changes Lives

Whether you are passionate about granting a lifelong wish, making meaningful connections within your community, or sharing inspiring stories, there’s an opportunity for you to be part of Wish of a Lifetime from AARP’s mission.

Community Events Volunteer

Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Participate in local activities led by our Field Team to help spread the word about Wish of a Lifetime from AARP. Community event volunteers connect with WOL staff on a regular and as-needed basis and are empowered to recruit other volunteers, attend local events and speak to groups and individuals about the organization.

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Friendly and patient communication skills to support and problem solve with volunteers
• Deep understanding and appreciation for WOL’s mission to shift perceptions on aging

Time/Frequency:

• Varies depending on local opportunities

Cupid Crew Volunteer

Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Deliver roses and cards to older adults on Valentine’s Day! Beginning in 2014, Wish of a Lifetime has organized a national campaign that empowers volunteers to spread love on February 14th by delivering a rose and/or decorating cards to send to older adults across the nation. During the campaign, volunteers can participate in three ways:

1. Card making: Download, print, and decorate Cupid Crew branded cards to send across the country or deliver to older adults in your community.
2. Rose delivery: Deliver roses to senior communities or to older adults in your community.
3. Lead a crew: Lead a group of volunteers to deliver roses in your community.

Time/Frequency:

• Annually

Wish Discovery Volunteer

Location: Nationwide, Volunteer from Home

Help find and nominate a deserving individual for wish fulfillment. Wish Discovery volunteers:

• Identify a minimum of one deserving older adult to nominate each year.
• Commit to learn and ask questions about the individuals’ life experiences and passions, as well as the important people in their life. The National Field team will provide training and supporting documentation in the Volunteer Portal.
• Once a wish is determined, submit the application at www.wishofalifetime.org

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through the AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Ability to access the internet, email, and Microsoft Teams for meetings.

Time/Frequency:

• Monthly

Wish Granting Volunteer

Location: Nationwide  

Be our boots on the ground to support a wish being fulfilled in your community. Wish Granting volunteers enhance and participate in wish experiences. Examples include sending a wish recipient off at the airport or participating in a wish as a companion.

Requirements:

• Complete Volunteer Orientation through AARP Volunteer Portal.
• Ability to be in close contact with wish team for coordination.
• Friendly and patient communication skills to support wish staff.

Time/Frequency:

• Varies depending on local opportunities