- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
VITAS Volunteer Memory Bear Crafter
ORGANIZATION: VITAS Healthcare of D.C.
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 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 provide by the family; the pattern, support and stuffing are provided by VITAS and the creativity is provided by the Memory Bear Volunteer. Bears are made in the volunteer's home.
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About VITAS Healthcare of D.C.
Location:
1200 First Street, NE, Suite 320, Washington, DC 20002, US
Mission Statement
VITAS 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. Through exemplifying VITAS values, volunteers serve as patient and family advocates and are pro-active in helping to meet the needs of patients and families. VITAS integrates volunteers into the hospice program 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(r), providing friendly, non-medical support to hospice patients and their family or offering support services in the office. We are seeking caring and compassionate individuals to volunteer for our patients in their homes or in nursing facilities in your community throughout Washington DC
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
In your homeWashington, DC 20032
DATE POSTED
January 10, 2017
SKILLS
- Exhibition Arts
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 14
- 2 hours per week
- Volunteers should have a desire to use their talents or hobbies to make a difference in someone's li