- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Got Sewing Skills? Share your talent and provide comfort to families by making VITAS Memory Bears
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of St. Augustine/St.John's County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
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 favorite pair of jeans, 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.
Skills:
Volunteers should have a desire to use their talents or hobbies to make a difference in someone’s life. Must have sewing tools: sewing machine, needles, etc. No professional experience is necessary, but creativity is a plus.
More opportunities with VITAS Healthcare of St. Augustine/St.John's County
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About VITAS Healthcare of St. Augustine/St.John's County
Location:
100 Whetstone Pl, St Augustine, FL 32086, US
Mission Statement
VITAS Healthcare recognizes the importance of a strong and innovative program. Volunteers are an integral part of the hospice program, allowing VITAS to continue personalizing, enhancing and expanding services offered to patients and families. By exemplifying the VITAS Values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are proactive in meeting the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice team by actively recruiting, training, supporting and creatively utilizing volunteers to meet patient and family needs. Volunteers and their contributions are respected and valued.
Description
Volunteers are the heart of VITAS Healthcare, providing friendly, non-medical patient and family care and offering support services in the office, using their cars and from their own homes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Near your home, work or school in St. Augustineand St. Johns countySt. Augustine, FL 32086
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2023
SKILLS
- Sewing
- Family Therapy
- Elder care
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 12
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible! There is no minimum hours requirement
- Must have own sewing machine. Everything else is provided