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Published 9/10/25 4:38PM

Stitch a Memory Bear: Create Forever Friend-San Joaquin County (South)

VITAS Healthcare of East Bay
Remote, Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Creek, CA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Upon completion of the Volunteer onboarding, we ask that you commit to sewing a Memory Bear every 2-3 weeks.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement, Women
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    VITAS Healthcare(r) is looking for people who love to sew who are able to share their skills with hospice patients and families.

    A Memory Bear, sewn by a volunteer with compassion and love, is a forever friend who can ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS hospice patient.

    Sewn from a favorite pair of jeans, a pullover top, dress, bathrobe or nightgown, a Memory Bear may recall the closeness of a loved one, bring a smile to someone in distress, or offer a sense of security to a child who feels alone after the loss of a parent or sibling.

    This is a great opportunity for you to give back to the community. By taking time out of your busy work week you can make the biggest difference in another’s life.

    For more information about VITAS visit VITAS.com.

    Location

    Remote
    Volunteer must be in or near Walnut Creek, CA
    Associated Location

    Office

    355 Lennon Ln, Walnut Creek, CA 94598, USA
    150

    Express Your Interest in This Opportunity

    Instructions:

    Upon applying for a Volunteer Sewer position, you will need to submit a sample Bear. This Volunteer position can be completed remotely within the Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties.

    I acknowledge that use of the Idealist Applicant Tracking System is subject to Idealist's Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.
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