We are delighted that you want to join us in our mission of granting wishes to children in the Mid-Atlantic area!
Here is the process for becoming a volunteer with us:

1. Complete and send in your Volunteer Application and two references.
2. The volunteer coordinator will contact you to schedule a phone interview.
3. Apply for your background check (cost is $30), if applicable.
4. Sign annual COI/Ethics statement.
5. Participate in a specialized training session for your role. (For wish-granting volunteers, these are held 2-3 times per year.)

Upcoming wish-granting training sessions:
March 3, 2012 – Delaware
March 10, 2012 – Bethesda


For more information or to download a volunteer application, please select the appropriate office:

Bethesda, Maryland (Headquarters)
(Serving the District of Columbia as well as Allegany, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Garrett, Montgomery, Prince George’s, St. Mary’s and Washington counties in Maryland)
Volunteer Manager: Janet Hughes, 301-962-9474, jhughes@midatlantic.wish.org
Volunteer Application Form

Baltimore, Maryland
(Serving Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Caroline, Carroll, Dorchester, Harford, Howard, Kent, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties)
Community Relations and Office Coordinator: Lisa Kadish, 410-580-9474, lkadish@midatlantic.wish.org
Volunteer Application Form

Wilmington, Delaware
(Serving New Castle, Kent, Sussex, Cecil, Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset counties)
Community Relations and Office Coordinator: Christyne Penque, 302-475-9474, cpenque@midatlantic.wish.org
Volunteer Application Form

Northern Virginia
(Serving Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Fauquier, Loudoun and Prince William counties)
Volunteer Manager: Janet Hughes, 301-962-9474, jhughes@midatlantic.wish.org
Volunteer Application Form

Internships
Internships provide college students with hands-on learning opportunities. Students interested in a career in the non-profit sector will find a wealth of experience by working with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of the Mid-Atlantic. Internships are available in accounting, fundraising/development, public relations/communications, volunteer management, program services and graphic design.  Interns will receive training and feedback throughout the course of the internship. (Please note: not all internships available in all offices).

Here is our schedule for accepting internship applications:

Fall Semester Internships
Applications due: July 8
Spring Semester Internships
Applications due: end of October

Summer Internships
Applications due: end of March

For more information and an internship application packet, please contact the office where you would like to intern:

Bethesda, Maryland (Headquarters)
Volunteer Manager: Janet Hughes, 301-962-9474, jhughes@midatlantic.wish.org

Baltimore, Maryland
Community Relations and Office Coordinator: Lisa Kadish, 410-580-9474, lkadish@midatlantic.wish.org

Wilmington, Delaware
Community Relations and Office Coordinator: Christyne Penque, 302-475-9474, cpenque@midatlantic.wish.org