Our volunteers

I became a volunteer with the Make-A-Wish Foundation some time after it helped me grant my child’s wish in 2014, which was to go see the four coaches of “The Voice” in Paris. When I got back, I immediately realized how important a wish was for sick children. That’s why I’m working to make sure that more wishes come true and that the good energy from these magical moments can help weather the storm that sick children endure.

Désirée has a long experience in the field of communication as a journalist.

She has always loved children, caring especially for the ones less fortunate. She is happy to bring joy and smiles, working with the Make-A-Wish team, granting their dearest wishes of ill children.

Granting wishes to children is like beeing their fairy goodmother for a day. I believe that dreams and wishes are here to be lived. They give one so much joy and energy – like a magical fuel. It means a lot to me to help creating a special day for children who are in and out of hospitals. Volunteering for make-a-wish is extremely inspiring. One gets to know so many different people and so many different stories. It’s an honour for me to be a part of this organisation.

Working for Make-A-Wish is about helping in my own small way to make the world a little brighter for a child.

I love supporting the Make-A-Wish projects and I am proud to be part of the important work that they do.

The first time I felt the magic of a wish being granted was the day after my daughter’s birth. It was the wish of a 4 year-old girl who had been battling cancer, recovering from surgery and intense chemotherapy. We left at dawn to catch a hot air balloon over the Bernese Oberland. It was a momentous day.

Being a volunteer means we share a moment of happiness with extraordinary families – and to be a part of this, however brief, is truly a privilege.

The joy of giving joy and hope is what volunteering at Make-A-Wish is all about with the added and most significant bonus of a great back-up team.

Thanks for what has been accomplished so far, the motivation, the enriching and learning experiences and for all the projects and wishes to come.

I have had the privilege of granting wishes for many years with the amazing team at Make-A-Wish. I very much enjoy being able to contribute to making the wish of each child as magical and as original as possible. Volunteering and giving back is a long-standing tradition in our family and I am a big believer in spreading joy and giving smiles back to brave and extraordinary children.

I have been volunteering with Make a Wish Switzerland since 2019. I cannot imagine how difficult it is when a child is seriously ill (even more so since my daughter was born), and having the possibility to bring joy and hope to these families is why I support MAW.

“Tell me about your wish” seems such a simple thing to ask a child. And yet, as you say it, you light up a child’s face with a smile. And if you take the time to look into that child’s eyes, you can already see them begin to sparkle. That smile and that sparkle will never continue to shine on the child’s face throughout the time of his wish.

Living these moments of pure joy make me proud to be a part of Make-A-Wish.

After participating in the fulfillment of a wish in my workplace, I was touched by the wonderful mission of Make-A. Wish. Seeing this child‘s eyes light up because his wish was finally coming true, allowing him to forget about treatments for a day was something very touching.

So I decided to regularly give some of my free time to this cause and it‘s a real pleasure to collaborate with the Make-A-Wish team who do an exceptional job!!

Being a volunteer for Make-A-Wish means giving my time to help bring a smile to a child’s face and some magic back into an often difficult reality.

It is very humbling and fulfilling to be part of a team that creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. Each wish not only profoundly impacts our children, but also their families and everyone who is touched by the story. I can’t imagine anything more valuable to do with my free time.

I recently moved back from Switzerland after living in California for many years. I was part of Make -A-Wish San Diego and being a volunteer for them was one of the best decisions I have ever made. That is why I contacted MAW Switzerland before moving back .Research shows a wish can give kids the strength to fight against and even overcome a critical illness. It is an honor to be able to play a small part in making wishes come true.

Helping children achieve their biggest dreams despite the difficulties they face so early in their lives is a cause so important and so close to my heart. I feel privileged to be part of such a challenging and rewarding mission for volunteers and families.

I have been volunteering for Make A Wish since 2012. I had seen first hand the incredible work MAW had done based on donations from my employer, and just wanted to get more involved personally. Over the years, I have granted numerous different kinds of wishes, visited children in hospital, and conducted wish catching with the families.

Since 2004, I have been working for Make-A-Wish as a German translator and as such, have been responsible for most of the German texts. In this way, I participate in the wishes and I am always so happy when I read the beautiful and moving stories when each wish is granted. Our children are our most precious asset and to give a smile back to a child is the most beautiful thing in the world.

I believe that volunteering matters, and it is a vital part of our society. It brings people together, creates a sense of community, and helps to improve the lives of others. I have been volunteering since I was 15 years old, for a numerous different organizations and I’m honored to have an opportunity to be part of Make-A-Wish foundation. It’s amazing to be surrounded by a network of so many caring and compassionate individuals, who have come together for a common cause – to give children hope, joy and – most importantly, to make their dreams come true.