Volunteer

Talk about a go getter! There’s one particular woman residing on the West Coast of Florida who embodies that phrase. Lorraine Alvarez became a volunteer for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida through her involvement in the community. She was in attendance at a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce meeting on the day when a Make-A-Wish staff member gave a presentation about the Make-A-Wish mission. Lorraine decided to become a Make-A-Wish volunteer that same day because the essence of our Foundation resonated within her.
  
In January 2009, she attended a volunteer orientation with the desire to become a Wish Granter and Special Events volunteer. True to her word, Lorraine Alvarez took wish granting training that same month, picked up her wand and began to create smiles on children’s faces immediately. To date, she has completed four wishes and is currently working on two more. She has attended and helped with our events and does all of this with enthusiasm and ease. On top of all this, Lorraine also works full time and raises her 6-year-old daughter.
 
Lorraine felt that volunteering would be exciting and rewarding and we are hopeful that it has been. What we know for sure is that her skills and talents (she’s also bilingual!) have created excitement and rewards for our staff and wish children. Hats off to you, Lorraine. We look forward to you being a member of our family for many years to come.