- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
Quilters, Knitters, and Sewers - Spread Comfort for Hospice Patients
ORGANIZATION: Gentiva
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
We are inviting passionate quilters,knitters, and sewers to create and donate handmade blankets and memory bears for hospice patients. Your work will bring comfort, warmth and precious memories to those in need during a difficult time. By donating your time and talent, you will help create meaningful, personalized gifts that offer solace and support to both patients and their families. Make a difference in the comfort of your own home or your favorite group.
What We're Looking For:
- Quilters: Create cozy,colorful quilts that can provide warmth and comfort to hospice patients.
- Knitters: knit blankets, scarves,hats or blankets to bring comfort to patients.
- Sewing Volunteers: Craft memory bears to bring comfort to patients and families.
Each handmade quilt,blanket or memory bear you create offers more than just warmth- it offers a source of comfort and love during an incredibly emotional time. Your volunteer work helps bring light into the lives of patients and their families, providing them with tangible ,e,ories of their loved ones and the care they received.
drop off location in Apple Valley , CA
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About Gentiva
Location:
16070 Tuscola RD # 204, Apple Valley, CA 92307, US
Mission Statement
To provide exceptional care with empathy for our patients and their families so they may live with comfort, dignity and respect.
Description
Hospice Volunteers Needed!
We are one of the largest providers of hospice, home health, palliative and personal care in America with over 590 locations across the U.S., serving nearly 100,000 patients each year.
We're here to walk alongside you. to ease your burden. To offer you clarity, comfort and companionship. It's our honor to be with you on your journey, helping you make the most of every moment and reminding you that this is your life, on your terms.
Our Values:
Compassion- Provide patients and families exceptional care with sensitivity and empathy.
Respect- Treat everyone-patients, families, and each other -with dignity and grace.
Integrity- Maintain the highest standard of professional and personal ethics and be worthy of our patient's trust.
Teamwork- Value the contributions of all and be accountable to each other and our organization.
Excellence- Never settle for good enough. Deliver the best possible outcomes through the highest quality service.
Three Key Principles of Hospice
1. We offer choice
2. Maintain Dignity
3. Promote Individuality
*96% of our patients would recommend our care*
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
16070 Tuscola RoadApple Valley, CA 92307
(34.54315 ,-117.26968 )
DATE POSTED
March 25, 2025
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Crocheting
- Knitting
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- Drop off at our Apple Valley Location