Internships
Thank you for your interest in the Make-A-Wish Foundation® and our internship program. Internship opportunities are available in our offices located in Austin and San Antonio. Please review the job description and if interested, follow the application instructions and submit to the Director of Programs, Jill Skinner. These internships are highly competitive, so please submit your paperwork well before the end of each semester to allow time for the interview process. We will select interns before the end of each semester. For additional information on internship opportunities, please contact Jill Skinner by email or phone (512) 329-9474 or (800) 880-9474 toll-free.
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Morgan’s Internship Experience
My internship at the
Make-A-Wish Foundation has been truly magical. The staff is welcoming and values each intern’s help on all aspects of wish-granting, event planning and other necessary duties. This hands-on internship has been fast-paced, educational and, most importantly, meaningful.
When my internship started, I immediately began working with the Director of Development on the KASE 101 Make-A-Wish® Radiothon. I made phone calls to volunteers and wish families, organized the schedule for the event, gathered supplies as needed and created a media book consisting of wish kid biographies and pictures. I improved my communication and organizational skills during this process. During the two-day event, I helped coordinate volunteers, assist with the phone bank, and accept donations.
My favorite part of the Radiothon was meeting the wish kids and their families. Their strength during such a difficult time and the joy they expressed when talking about their wish was inspirational and moving. It was an incredible experience to interact with each wish child and to listen to their stories during their live interviews on the radio. After helping grant some of these children’s wishes, it was very special to see in person the impact it has made on their lives. This annual fundraiser raised almost $350,000 in two days, which will help the
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central and South Texas grant around 70 wishes this year. To know that I helped make this event a success was rewarding and one that I will never forget!
The members of the foundation devote their time to making wishes come true for each deserving child. Each day, I left the Make-A-Wish office feeling gratified and inspired, knowing that I helped make a difference in a wish child’s life. I could not have asked for a better internship and I will continue to learn from those experiences and treasure the friendships I made at the
Make-A-Wish Foundation.
