Do you Sew or Quilt and want to make a difference in your Community?
ORGANIZATION: Unity Hospice of Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Greater St. Louis and Houston
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Unity hospice is in need of volunteers to create intervention tools for our hospice patients! Our crafty volunteers help us take our care to the next level by providing items that are not only useful and functional, but also beautiful and bright - providing cheer with lovely patterns and colors!
Volunteers can help us by creating items like:
- Dignity Bibs
- Fidget mats for dementia patients
- Palm pillows for hand contracture
- Other pillows of many sizes to help prop patients in bed
- Rice filled pillows that can be heated or cooled for patient comfort
Some projects we have patterns for, and some of them will be more creative - one of our existing volunteers would be happy to help with ideas and direction to help you get started! This opportunity is excellent for individuals or for sewing or quilting groups/clubs.
Volunteers will need to be able to drop off creations at one of our locations in Skokie, Andersonville (Chicago) or Chinatown (Chicago) during regular business hours.
You can make a difference from home in the life of a patient by sharing a talent you already have - if you're interested, please get in touch today!
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About Unity Hospice of Chicagoland, Northwest Indiana, Greater St. Louis and Houston
Location:
Unity Hospice of Chicagoland 600 W. Cermak Rd,, Chicago, IL 60616, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Unity Hospice is to provide comprehensive care, support, and education to people facing life-limiting disease, those who care for them and our community. Unity Hospice provides top-notch palliative care for those with life limiting illnesses along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat!
Description
Founded in 1992 by Michael Klein, J.D., at his kitchen table. Unity Hospice is backed with over a decade of industry experience and excellence.
Unity Hospice provides top-notch palliative care for those with life limiting illnesses along with great customer support - a combination that can't be beat!
There are five areas in which you can volunteer!
If you are considering volunteering in the Chicagoland area and nearby suburbs, please contact Vera at vjunge@unityhospice.com
If you are considering volunteering in Northwest Indiana, contact Shelly at Mthoms@unityhospice.com
If you are considering volunteering in Western Illinois, please contact Kelli at kgraham@unityhospice.com
If you are considering volunteering in greater St. Louis, please contact Joan at jbevirt@unityhospice.com
If you'd like to volunteer in the Houston area, contact Gemma at glaberge@unityhospice.com
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Community,
Seniors
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Remote opportunity - can be done from homeChicago, IL 60640
(41.97031 ,-87.66305 )
DATE POSTED
May 13, 2025
SKILLS
- Quilting
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- We'd love volunteers to join our team long-term, but there are no requirements as far as how often volunteers make things for us
- Sewing knowledge is a must. Volunteers do typically provide their own materials.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Donation required
- If this was a group of sewers, they'd need to have their own machines and materials.