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Published 11/20/25 2:13PM

Calling all Craft and Sewing Lovers!

Amedisys Hospice of Washington
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Washington, PA
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    Calling all Craft and Sewing Lovers!
    • Are you a compassionate crafter with a love for sewing and helping others? Amedisys Hospice is looking for volunteers to create Memory Bearshandmade teddy bears (or pillows) sewn from clothing of loved ones who have passed away. These keepsake bears bring comfort and healing to grieving families by preserving a tangible connection to their loved ones.

    What You’ll Do:

    • Receive donated clothing from families
    • Sew teddy bears using provided patterns or your own
    • Return completed bears to be gifted to families

    Amedisys will cover all of the costs- we just need YOU!

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
    • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Washington, PA
    Associated Location
    Washington, PA 15301, USA

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Volunteers should be within driving distance of Southwest Pennsylvania

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