Give Kids The World
United States
About Give Kids The World
The story of Give Kids The World begins with a little girl with a wish and the desire of one man to make that wish come true.
The little girl's name was Amy. Amy had leukemia and one wish - to visit the theme parks in Orlando. To facilitate Amy's wish, the request of a complimentary stay was made to a respected hotelier. As he had done many times before, the hotelier gladly obliged and Amy's wish was that much closer to being realized. Sadly, the remainder of Amy's travel plans took too long to arrange and her wish was never granted; Amy had passed away. Time simply ran out.
This unfulfilled wish inspired a man, the hotelier, to make a vow that no child in need would ever be failed again. That man was Henri Landwirth and his desire to ensure that Amy's story would never repeat itself is where the story of Give Kids The World begins.
Landwirth enlisted the support of colleagues in the hospitality industry, including our world-famous theme parks, to assist him in bringing these special families to Central Florida within 24 hours if need be. He called the project 'Give Kids The World,' because that is just what he intended to do - provide memorable, magical, cost-free experiences to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. As the program expanded and the number of families continued to grow, it was apparent that Give Kids The World would need to create a place that could better serve the special needs of our families. Give Kids The World Village opened in 1989. Today the Village is a 79-acre resort complete with over 146 Villa accommodations, entertainment attractions, whimsical venues, and fun specifically designed for children with special needs. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 125,000 families from all 50 states and over 80 countries.
10 jobs with Give Kids The World
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Guest Services Agent/PBX
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE The Guest Services Agent/PBX is a point of contact for guests in servicing any needs related to their Give Kids The Worl...
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Assistant Guest Services Manager
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Primary point of contact for guests in servicing any needs related to their Give Kids The World vacation including emerg...
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Volunteer Services & Entertainment Director
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Oversees and directs all aspects of the Volunteer Services and Entertainment programs, events, and venues, ensuring a sa...
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Housekeeping Attendant
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Ensure all aspects of the day-to-day cleanliness routines within Housekeeping are met and or exceed expectations. Has gr...
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Village Vacation Planning Services Director
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE The Village Vacation Planning Services Director is responsible for the management of all pre-arrival processes and leade...
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Houseperson
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Responsible for stripping and pre-cleaning preparation of Villas. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Villa...
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Night Audit/Security Agent
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE: The purpose of the Night Audit/Security team is to create a safe, fun and secure environment for our families while mai...
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Project Manager
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Provide oversight and quality control over assigned projects to ensure all are completed on time, within budget and with...
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Housekeeping Lead
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE Ensure all aspects of the day-to-day villa cleanliness functions within the Housekeeping Department are met and/or excee...
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Entertainment Coordinator Venues
SUMMARY OF OVERALL PURPOSE: Primarily oversees daily operation of Village Entertainment. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Venues Train...