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Sew, Crochet, or Knit Comfort Items for Hospice Patients (Remote/From Home)
Remote, Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
Details
Available Times:
Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
Time Commitment:
Flexible
Commitment Details:
This is a flexible, at-home volunteer role. Volunteers can make as many or as few items as they wish, on their own schedule. We ask that finished items be dropped off at the Kokomo or Muncie office by a mutually agreed upon date.
Recurrence:
One time only
Volunteers Needed:
10
Cause Areas:
Arts & Music, Civic Engagement, Men, Volunteering, Women
Good For:
Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
Other Requirements:
Finished items must be dropped off or mailed to the Compassus office in Indiana. Volunteers are encouraged to share our address and invite friends, groups, or clubs to participate so we can reach as many patients as possible.
Wheelchair Accessible
Description
At Compassus Hospice, handmade items bring warmth, dignity, and comfort to patients at the end of life. We are seeking generous sewists, crocheters, and knitters to create and donate items that directly support our patients and families.
This is a remote volunteer opportunity, you complete projects at home and send or deliver them to our office. There is no minimum time commitment; every donation makes a difference.
Items We Currently Need
- Patient gowns (all sizes)
- Pillowcases
- Fidget blankets (activity quilts for comfort and restlessness)
- Crocheted or knit lap blankets
- Crocheted or knit hats
Guidelines
- Items must be smoke-free and pet-hair-free
- Any size, color, or pattern is welcome
Why It Matters
A soft blanket, a handmade gown, or a colorful pillowcase may seem small, but to our patients and their families, it is a profound reminder that they are cared for and remembered. Your craft can bring peace and comfort during one of life’s most tender times.
How to Contribute
- Click Apply Now on Idealist to let us know you’re interested. We’ll provide drop-off and mailing details, along with optional patterns if you’d like them.
Location
Remote
Volunteer can be anywhere in the world
Associated Location
2626 S Webster St, Kokomo, Indiana, US
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