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Published 2/23/26 5:34PM

Volunteers- Experienced Machine Sewers needed

Happy Hats for Kids in Hospitals
Remote, Volunteer must be in California, US
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    • Details

    Start Date:
    March 23, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    6
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Volunteering
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Must be available for two orientation/training sessions // Must be detail and quality oriented // Own transportation

    Description

    Volunteers- Experienced Machine Sewers needed

    We need skilled machine sewers to sew Happy Hats for hospitalized children fighting cancer and other critical illnesses. These Happy Hats are given free of charge to bring smiles, happiness and fun to kids in local hospitals and throughout the country. We will furnish all hat-making materials, and patterns to sew in your home. We request your hats be returned within two weeks so we can get them into the hands of these brave and courageous little heroes.

    To learn more about our 35-year-old non-profit organization and its mission, please visit our website: www.happyhatsforkids.org to see the happiness we create for the children.

    Please call (310) 787-0970 for more information. Thank you, Sheri Waldstein Founder/Executive Director

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in California, US
    Associated Location

    South Bay

    Torrance, CA, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Required: 2 training sessions (1-2 hours each)

    Because these sessions require hands-on coordination with our Founder, we have a specific window for scheduling:

    • Days: Monday through Friday
    • Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

    Please let us know a couple days in advance when you might be available to come over and start volunteering your time with us. We can’t wait to have you!

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