Many patients in our hospitals are dealing with emotional and physical challenges. We would love to receive NEW or NEWLY home-made blankets, small pillows, beanies or scarves to donate to our patient to cheer them up and motivate them in their healing journey. This is a volunteer role in which any community member can participate without coming to our campus other than to drop off the donation. Feel free to contact our volunteer services department if you have any questions.
Donated textiles will be given to patients by the volunteers in our comfort rounding role as they visit each room. If you are interested in becoming a comfort rounding volunteer on-site at one of our campuses, please apply online. Volunteer Services |
Please sign-up and record your hours through the Axe of Service website so we can record your efforts.
If you wish to be added to Northern Arizona Healthcare's list of active volunteers to receive updates, newsletters or other communications feel free to apply online. This is not required for this volunteer role.
Website: https://www.nahealth.com/volunteer-services/
You can also view our current volunteer assignments and open shifts through this link: https://www.volgistics.com/od/16931
Please keep the following in mind when making and donating textiles:
- All donations must be brand-new or made from unused materials. If you have used items you wish to donate, please give them to local thrift stores or organizations that assist those in need.
- Cotton or similar materials are preferred as they hold up better in our industrial washing machines. Knitted and crocheted items are also accepted but may be more easily damaged.
- Blankets are either given to patients or cleaned and reused in our Special Care Nursery. If Nursery donations show signs of wear they may be given to families in need.
- We do not accept blankets or beanies for our cancer center since we already receive donations from Cancer Support Community of Arizona. Feel free to contact them if you wish to help their efforts: https://cscaz.org
- You can coordinate delivery of your donation by emailing or calling the Volunteer Services manager: 928-639-6540, volunteer@nahealth.com
