Stitch with your HEART! Handicraft Volunteers Needed for Hospice

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ORGANIZATION: Providence Hospice of Seattle

If you would like to make a difference with your sewing, knitting, or crocheting skills, we invite you to be part of our Handicrafts Program! Our Hospice nurses and social workers deliver our handmade items each day to Hospice patients. Your time, energy, and talent will bring a great deal of comfort to a patient, family member, or bereaved during a very difficult time.

Ongoing needs for patients and bereaved include:

  • Pocket-sized fabric hearts and hug scarves
  • Gowns, transfer pads, and clothing protectors
  • Prayer shawls
  • Superhero capes for pediatric patients

Please email HOSVolunteerServices@providence.org or call Volunteer Services at 206-320-4000 for more information, patterns, and instructions on how YOU can make a difference in the lives of others!

To get a jump start please complete our online application:

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=620187050

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About Providence Hospice of Seattle

Location:

2811 South 102nd Street, Ste 220, Tukwila, WA 98168, US

Mission Statement

As expressions of God’s healing love, witnessed through the ministry of Jesus, we are steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.

Description

Providence Hospice of Seattle volunteers serve patients and families throughout King and Pierce Counties, wherever they may call home (private residence, nursing facility, adult family home, etc.). Volunteers play a key role in their own communities providing support and comfort to those who are facing terminal illness.

Hospice volunteers provide non-clinical patient care and family support, assist with grief support services, and contribute administrative and operational support.

We offer opportunities to gain new skills, uphold client agency and autonomy in pursuit of their goals, and empower you to be an informed advocate. All roles support our core values of compassion, justice, dignity, integrity, and excellence . Our team will help you discover your strengths and guide you toward your best role. Comprehensive training is tailored to each position to ensure you are confident and comfortable in your responsibilities. Volunteers are required to be up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccinations.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Serving all areas of Pierce CountyEatonville, WA 98328

(46.86732,-122.2665)
 

DATE POSTED

October 16, 2023

SKILLS

  • Crocheting
  • Knitting
  • Quilting
  • Sewing

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

N/A

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