Going Pro Talent Fund: Jobs Available

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan has received a generous grant from Michigan Works Macomb/St. Clair through the Going Pro Talent Fund to hire and train employees. Certain criteria apply for eligibility within Michigan Works and we can guide you through connecting with their team. To begin the application process, please submit your resume to maggie@wigs4kids.org -  We have the following positions available:

Events/Volunteers Coordinator - will learn how to prepare for, plan and execute events & fundraisers from within the organization and how to collaborate with third-party fundraisers. This trainee will also be taught volunteer management: from working with supporters on an individual level or groups at events onsite & in the community. They will become proficient at using GalaxyDigital; a new software program that will help them be successful at their job.

Digital Marketing Coordinator - trainees will be taught the basics of design if they have no prior digital marketing skills; then they will grow into more advanced work by creating TV slides, billboard artwork, program booklets, additional printed materials, etc. They will also learn about the charity's social media channels Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Youtube, etc and how to update them.

Finance/Quickbooks Coordinator - will work with our finance director to learn all aspects of utilizing Quickbooks; with a special focus on nonprofit accounting. This will include processing monetary gifts, merchandise purchases, in-kind donations of goods & services, etc. Support at events in the community by accepting donations, selling raffle tickets, managing silent auctions. During preparation for our annual elective audit for W4K, they will assist where needed.

Hair Donation Coordinator - They will work in the hair donation department and will help open hair donations sent to the organization from 65 countries around the world. While gaining an understanding of how to utilize Excel to log donations, send mass mail merges (digitally and hard mail) through Publisher/Outlook/Word. They will also learn how to process merchandise sales through Quickbooks and prepare merchandise for mailing. Packaging hair for shipping to the wig manufacturers.

Hospitality Coordinator - This is the first person guests interact with when they visit the Wellness Center or call. In hospitality, they will learn how to manage the front desk area; addressing phone calls, making appointments, reading & responding to emails, ordering wigs, tours of the facility, while providing a warm & welcoming environment for our guests.

Social Work Coordinator - They will shadow our social worker with permission from parents & children to learn how intake evaluations & counseling services are provided on an individual, group and family basis. Grief and loss counseling is also offered and the trainee will learn how to address this need when working with our families. They will participate in all group activities, classes, field trips.

The hair restoration specialist position is separate from the hair donation coordinator as outlined below:

Hair Restoration Specialist - Through the Cuts 4 a Cause hair restoration certification program, licensed cosmetologists will learn wig measurement, ordering, cutting and styling. Training will be facilitated by Maggie Varney, Founder & CEO. Trainees will learn that the program is more than providing a hair replacement system; we also support the psychological, social & emotional healing of our kids. Upon completion, each individual will be evaluated and certification awarded. More information can be found here: https://www.wigs4kids.org/how-you-can-help/cuts-4-a-cause.html

Representative St. Germaine Visits MW4K

Today we were fortunate to meet with Representative Alicia St. Germaine who visited to learn more about Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan and the services we provide at no charge to the children of Michigan. She represents the 62nd House District,...

Reminder: Detroit Institute of Arts Field Trip

Dear wig recipients & families: our first field trip of the year will be held at the Detroit Institute of Arts! Please join us on Saturday, April 5, 2025 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm for a tour of the museum and art making activity in the classroom,...

Todd Anger, Handyman!

Todd Anger has his own handyman business and volunteers when available to help as a way of giving back to the community. He chose us as his charity of choice to support by addressing several maintenance & repair projects since we are connected...

Testimonial from Christine's Family

It’s an honor to serve the children & families of Michigan at no charge and we were deeply moved by the kind words from Christine’s family, who sent in a testimonial about the work we do. Christine is 8 years old and has alopecia, an auto...

Support from our Board of Directors

Anne Nicolazzo, Community Ambassador serves on our Board of Directors and engages individuals & businesses in supporting our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program. As our official photographer, her pictures are invaluable, capturing the...

beautiLofts 10 Year Anniversary Event

Congratulations to beautiLofts on celebrating their 10 Year Anniversary! They invited us to their strolling event last night and have supported our Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan, Inc program by raising awareness so we can reach more families,...

Paul's Plumbing Supports Our Program

It’s a family affair! Paul from Paul’s Plumbing based in Fraser, MI has been donating his services to Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan since our humble beginnings to ensure that our shampoo bowls are always ready to take care of the...

National Good Samaritan Day

Today we celebrate helping others with compassion, kindness and understanding. Whether it's lending a hand to a neighbor, supporting a friend, or just spreading positivity, we can all emulate the values of being a Good Samaritan. You too can find a...

Fraser High School Fair 2025

Thank you, Fraser High School for an amazing job fair today! This was our second year being invited to participate and share information about Maggie’s Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan with staff & students. We spoke about summer job openings,...

Nothing Bundt Cakes - a Sweet Treat Sponsor

During our errands for the Wellness Center yesterday, we stopped by one of our sweet treat sponsors, Nothing Bundt Cakes to thank them for supporting our signature event every year! We’re gearing up for our 22nd Annual Gala which will be held on...

Brody Donates Hair to Help the Kids

Sterling Heights High School has supported us in the past with cut-a-thons where several teachers & students donated hair and hosted fundraising events with their football team. Recently, one of their students; Brody cut his hair to bring...

Kourtney Completes Volunteer Time

Congratulations to Kourtney on completing her volunteer time at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan! She chose us as her charity of choice since she admires the beauty industry and is a mom of two boys, so she understands the difference our program...

Our Angel Salina

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is saddened to share that we just received news one of our wig recipients, Salina has become an angel. This beautiful young lady bravely fought cancer since 2022. She was referred to our program by Lauren, another...

Moving Programming Items Into our Addition

We’re excited to acknowledge College Hunks Hauling Junk & Moving who have been selected as our 2025 Outstanding Business of the Year for our upcoming 22nd Annual Gala! With support from Stevey Hagerman and his crew, we were able to move 1/3 of...

International Women's Day

Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan is a female-founded nonprofit, and a portion of our population is young girls, tweens & teens who experience hair loss. We are honored & privileged to provide wigs and support services in a loving &...

Getting To Know You - Hair Styling Class

Our first ever "Getting to Know You" Hair Styling Class was held for Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan recipients today! Tweens & teens learned firsthand from Maggie, our Founder & CEO and Sara, hair restoration specialist & Go Green...

Spring Hair Donations

With warmer weather on the way, now is a great time to consider donating your hair to help the kids we serve at Maggie's Wigs 4 Kids of Michigan. Amber did just that at Go Green Salon, a separate business inside of our Wellness Center. You can...

Revolutionary Events - Gala Production

Throughout the year, we work on the planning of our signature event in celebration of our wig recipients & families to bring them a magical evening highlighting their strength & courage. For our 22nd Annual Gala which will be held on...
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