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Volunteer I shall pass through this world but once. Any good therefore that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it, for I shall not pass this way again. --Mahatma Gandhi It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no man can sincerely try to help another without helping himself.
Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. Without you we would not be able to supply the hospitals we serve with our beautiful handmade items. Nurses in the hospitals we support give these special items to parents who have lost a baby. They do this as part of their bereavement care. These items are cherished as one of the few keepsakes parents have of their baby. We appreciate the time and love it takes to make these handmade baby items. They mean so much and show the parents messages of validation and support sent by those who made them. We have many many jobs to be done. Our jobs range from crocheting, knitting, sewing, beading, ribboning for our print cards, making forget-me-not seed packets, making playdough for our 3-D molds and making support ribbons. *We have a job to suit any person willing--you do not need to be crafty or artistic!* Please contact us via our e-mail (see contact us) if you wish to volunteer, have any questions, comments or input. If you know of anyone who is interested in volunteering or donating please feel free to pass our names along. April 2007: We are pleased to announce our new 'Crafting Nights' for volunteering! We will be hosting monthly nights of volunteering. This get together will include: helping to assemble any of our memory items, drinks & snacks, and sharing any information or personal experiences. Any families are welcome as well as any nurses from area hospitals. Please feel free to bring your children, they love to have play time together while we craft. Check our Newsletter link on the home page for updated dates and times. April 20th at 5pm is our very first get-together, see you there! 'Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead Special thanks to our first set of volunteers: Pat-for your beautiful crotcheted blankets Shain-for your help at our fundraisers Erlina-for making so many of our PAILS bracelets as well as mom/baby combo bracelets Mary-Grace-for being our super baker! Angelica-for helping in many ways no matter how busy you are Sue our super cloth-holder sewer Elaina for your beautiful chaligraphy/penmanship for our babies special cards Terri & 'The Granny Squares'-for your many beautiful outfits, hats, & blankets *Terri volunteers in memory of her grand-daughter Sydney Ann Rousseau Our bereavement committee at our home based hospital for all you do for all our hospitals, not only AMCH Kaitlyn & her Mom Therse for many bracelets Thank you parents, grandparents and friends of Sadie Marie Rozinksi for your continued volunteering with our organization in honor of Sadie Thank you to the Girl Scouts: Laura, Paige, Jennifer, Allison, Taylor, Jaclyn, and Olivia, their leaders and their parents for the beautiful work you did on the memory boxes and the generous donation of cookies for the bake sale. Your service has given memories of a life time to families need. Please know you are a special group of girls who go beyond their own lives to give comfort and love to others in need. June 13, 2007. Our next Volunteer Days, from 10am-afternoon. This time we will meet in Guilderland--please call or email for directions. |
