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Get Crafty to Support Hospice Patients and Families

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Fort Washington PA, PA
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    ongoing
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    initial tuberculosis test - the site will pay for the cost

    Description

    This is the opportunity for the volunteer use your crafting skills to help others ! Hospice Compassus is seeking volunteers to workk from home on crafts to help support our team of outstaning clinicans to provide service for our patient's and family members.

    We are seeking help with the following projects:

    • Activity or Busy Blankets (creative freedome sewing the project)
    • Card making (painting, or drawing)
    • Crochet or knit lap blankets
    • Painting / drawing landscapes, scenery (brighten, patients' rooms)
    • Painting/ drawing portraits to be given as gifts to family members as a way to remember their loved ones
    • Any other creative gift you are willing to offer ! No matter your skill or level, your craft wo;; be great;u appreciated and find a loving home with find a loving home with a patient on Hospice Compassus services.

    If you have an idea for a craft not listed above please respond to the posting, and share your passions !

    Hospice Compassus provides services in the following counties; Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery.

    If you have any additional questions please reach to our volunteer coordinator Kathleen OConnor (215-557-7300) and she will be able to provide support on the steps to onboard as a volunteer.

    Location

    On-site
    601 West Office Drive, Suite 125, Fort Washington PA, Pennsylvania, US
    Suite 125

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