Use your crafty skills to bring joy and comfort to our patients.
Sew and/or knit various items including blankets, gift packages for newborns that include burp cloths and baby hats, tummy pillows, toe cozies and more. These items are distributed to patients to provide comfort, warmth, and relaxation.
This opportunity can be done on site or from the comfort of your home.
Duties include:
* Sewing/knitting, cutting, measuring, packing
Role requirements:
* Friendly, reliable, patient and respectful.
* Able to follow direction and enjoy teamwork. (if joining sewing group)
* Submitting to a background clearance. (if on site)
* Immunization/Vaccination protocols apply (on-site)
How to apply:
Apply online by going to www.olmmed.org/become-a-caregiver/volunteer-application
You don't need to be a sewer to join. Volunteers are also needed to cut materials, stuff pillows, and other projects.
Please note: this is not a group for learning how to sew/knit; existing volunteers are not providing instruction.
Before creating any items, please contact 507.292.7210 or volunteer@olmmed.org for patterns and drop off directions.