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Knitting Instructor at Children’s National Medical Center

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

    Start Date:
    July 22, 2026
    End Date:
    July 31, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    4
    Cause Areas:
    Arts & Music, Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Utilize your knitting skills to teach knitting to patients and families in several areas of Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, DC—including Cardiac Care, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), Orthopedics, and other hospital units.

    Details & Requirements:

    • Location: Children’s National Medical Center (Washington, DC)
    • Availability: Daytime and weekend hours available
    • Requirements: Hospital clearance (CNMC volunteer application, TB test, required vaccinations, etc.) and volunteer training
    • Deadline: The next application window is open through July 30

    IMPORTANT: THIS OPPORTUNITY REQUIRES EXTERNAL SIGN-UP. PLEASE SIGN UP HERE AND USE THE LINK PROVIDED.

    How to Apply: If interested, please email instruction@knitwell.org.

    Location

    On-site

    Children's National Medical Center

    Washington, DC, USA

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