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Published 12/5/25 1:15PM
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No Sew Fleece Blankets for Senior Hospice Patients

GENTIVA HOSPICE
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Arlington Heights, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    Will coordinate pick-up or drop off of blankets
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups

    Description

    No Sew Fleece Blankets for Senior Hospice Patients

    It is truly a gift to provide comfort to those at end of life. Gentiva Hospice is looking for volunteers to make or donate new or gently used blankets as a gift for our patients. Any sizes, colors, and patterns-this is a great opportunity for those that enjoying crafting! There is no minimum to donate- or make- all will be appreciated!

    How to create a no sew fleece blanket:

    https://www.instructables.com/No-Sew-Fleece-Blanket-1/

    • Cost and materials are at the expense of the volunteer*

    Please contact Jackie Van Meter directly at 847-439-0348 or jacqueline.vanmeter@gentivahs.com if you are interested in this opportunity to give joy and comfort to others. WILLING TO TRAVEL to coordinate pick-up and drop-off of donations.

    Location

    On-site
    85 W. Algonquin Rd, Ste 100, Arlington Heights, Illinois, US
    Ste 100

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Blankets can be made on site in office or remote. Blankets can be dropped off in Arlington Heights or can coordinate pick-up location.

    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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