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Published 3/31/26 12:02PM

A Memory Bear Stitched Creates a Forever Friend for a Hospice Loved-One

VITAS Healthcare of San Antonio
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near San Antonio, TX
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    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Time necessary to craft bears
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+

    Description

    VITAS' Memory Bear Volunteers make home-sewn bears with compassion and love to ease a hurting heart after the death of a VITAS patient. The bears are sewn from items of the patient's clothing: a pullover top, dress, bathrobe, nightgown, etc. 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 grandparent, parent, or sibling. The fabric is provided by the family; the pattern, support, and stuffing are provided by VITAS and the creativity is provided by the Memory Bear Volunteer. Bears can be made in the volunteer's home.

    Location

    On-site
    in your home or club location, San Antonio, Texas, US

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