Are you a compassionate crafter with a love for sewing and helping others? Amedisys Hospice is looking for volunteers to create Memory Bears -handmade teddy bears (or pillows) sewn from clothing of loved ones who have passed away. These keepsake bears bring comfort and healing to grieving families by preserving a tangible connection to their loved ones.
What You’ll Do:
- Receive donated clothing from families
- Sew teddy bears using provided patterns or your own
- Return completed bears to be gifted to families
Amedisys will cover all of the costs- we just need YOU!
Private Group Details:
- Group Size Range: 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- Event can be held at organization location(s)
- No Donation
Details
- Available Times: Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
- Recurrence: Recurring
- Volunteers Needed: 5
- Cause Areas: Community Development, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement
- Good For: Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
- Participation Requirements: Background Check, Attend Orientation
- Age Requirement: 16+