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11 people are interested
Sewing volunteers needed: Make a keepsake bear for a bereaved child
ORGANIZATION: Accentcare
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11 people are interested
We are seeking experienced sewers!
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care of Southern Florida is seeking experienced sewers to make memory teddy bears and pillows to honor families that have lost a loved one. Families select special clothing from their loved one, and our gifted volunteer create beautiful teddy bears and pillows. Bears and pillows are provided to families at no charge thanks to the generosity of Seasons Hospice Foundation.
Please consider using your talents to help a family remember their loved one. This is an invaluable gift to our patients and families.
Interested in this opportunity? Please apply here: https://accentcare.com/volunteer/
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About Accentcare
Location:
5200 ne 2nd ave, Miami, FL 33137, US
Mission Statement
AccentCare strives to provide excellence in end-of-life care for patients and families. AccentCare has developed several specialty roles, which allow volunteers to utilize their own strengths and interests. This offers a meaningful and rewarding volunteer experience, and enhances the quality of life for our patients and families.
Description
- Direct Care Volunteer: Provides a range of companionship and support to patients and caregivers at the bedside.
- Indirect Volunteer: Supports the important office operations of the program.
- Loyal Friends Pet Companion Volunteer: Uses certified therapy animals to engage patients.
- Music Companion Volunteer: Shares the gift of music with our patients and families.
- Vigil Volunteer: When family support is not available, we want to make sure that no patient dies alone.
- Spiritual Presence Volunteer: Engages patients in familiar activities that provide spiritual comfort.
- Legacy Volunteer: Uses crafts and multi-media to capture special memories and the unique legacy of each patient.
- Veteran Volunteer: No one understands the unique needs of our Veterans better than active or retired military personnel.
- Memory Bear Seamstress: Turns a patient’s clothing into a personalized stuffed bear for the family to cherish.
- Bereavement Volunteer: Provides support to families throughout their first year of bereavement services.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Miami, FL 33137
DATE POSTED
September 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Bereavement Support
- Hospice Care
- Sewing
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- up to 6 weeks depending on time it takes to make memory bear
- •Must have own sewing machine. AccentCare will provide bear pattern, stuffing, batting, and eyes/nose