Bert's Big AdventureFairy Godparent Volunteer Program
The Bert’s Big Adventure Fairy Godparent Volunteer Program supports the organization’s families when a Bert’s Big Adventure child is admitted to a partner hospital.
Volunteers who serve as Fairy Godparent Volunteers · Admits new volunteers each June; application window for 2026 has closed; application opens next March 2027
From bertsbigadventure.org/get-involved/volunteer-locally ↗About this program
This program admits new volunteers each June and our application window for 2026 has closed.
Volunteers must complete and pass the Bert’s Big Adventure volunteer background check.
Volunteers must receive annual influenza vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination to the Program Manager.
Volunteers must agree to provide volunteer services for a minimum of one year, and a minimum of 4 visits per year.
Volunteers must adhere to Bert’s Big Adventure policies and procedures.
Volunteers must complete the Bert’s Big Adventure application and training process.
Questions
What age must volunteers be?
Volunteers must be 21 years of age or older.
Is there a background check?
Volunteers must complete and pass the Bert’s Big Adventure volunteer background check.
What is the minimum commitment?
Volunteers must agree to provide volunteer services for a minimum of one year, and a minimum of 4 visits per year.
When does the program admit new volunteers?
This program admits new volunteers each June and our application window for 2026 has closed.
Are vaccinations required?
Volunteers must receive annual influenza vaccinations and provide proof of vaccination to the Program Manager.
Details
- Who
- Volunteers who serve as Fairy Godparent Volunteers
- When
- Admits new volunteers each June; application window for 2026 has closed; application opens next March 2027
- Ages
- 21 and older
Run by
Walt Disney World Trip ProgramAll-expenses-paidEach year, Bert’s Big Adventure provides a five-day, all-expenses-paid trip to Walt Disney World® for children with chronic and terminal illnesses and their families.
The Family Reunion Adventure ProgramFollowing the annual trip, Bert’s Big Adventure strives to further strengthen its established community and friendships by hosting Family Reunion Adventures.Other Charitable ServicesBert’s Big Adventure strives to pay the funeral costs for any Bert’s Big Adventure child that passes away so that the family can focus on healing.