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Published 11/13/25 9:48AM

Knit & Crochet Volunteers - Handmade Blankets for Veteran Hospice Patients

Penn Medicine At Home Hospice
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Bala Cynwyd, PA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Veterans, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation

    Description

    Penn Medicine Hospice is seeking compassionate knitters and crocheters to create red, white, and blue blankets that will be gifted to our Veteran hospice patients.

    Your handmade blankets offer comfort, dignity, and a meaningful reminder of gratitude during end-of-life care.

    Volunteer Responsibilities:

    • Knit or crochet a red, white, and blue blanket (lap-size or throw)
    • Use your own yawn/materials
    • Complete projects at your own pace, from home.
    • Drop off the finished blankets at our Philadelphia, New Jersey, and/or West Chester Offices

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Bala Cynwyd, PA
    Associated Location
    Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To apply, please complete the Penn Medicine Hospice Volunteer Application using the link above. Once your application is submitted, our team will contact you with the next steps.

    For questions, email pmathomevolunteerdepartment@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

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