We realize that everyone's interests and availability may not match our on-site needs. We hope that you or your group will consider joining our "virtual volunteer" program. The following are off-site ways that you can help the patients and families of University Hospitals.
Waiting Area Items
Collect current magazines (within the past three months) and books for hospitalized patients and our clinic waiting areas. Crossword puzzles, word search books, and new decks of playing cards and new games are diversionary items we can also use.
Non-Medical Items
University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital and Hanna House skilled nursing facility maintain wish lists of needed non-medical items. Items range from bubbles and small craft items to electronics. All sizes and shapes of quilted, knit, and crocheted items are needed for our patients in UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital (ages birth to 18 years of age), for infants in University Hospitals MacDonald Women's Hospital, and adults in Hanna House Skilled Nursing area. We are happy to accept your hand-made blankets, quilts, hats, booties, and other items from a smoke-free home.
Cardiac Heart Pillows
Another great volunteer opportunity involves making “heart pillows” for our heart surgery patients. Patients use these heart-shaped pillows after surgery to support the sternum when coughing. Patterns for these easy-to-make pillows can be found online – just search for “making cardiac heart pillows”. Our Volunteer Services staff suggests using lighter-colored fabrics for the pillows because patients often have their care providers sign them. Please contact our Volunteer Services Department for more information.
Donations
Donations may also be mailed to:
University Hospitals
Volunteer Services Department
11100 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44106.
Be sure to include a contact name and address so that we can properly thank you.
If you would like to participate in one of the suggested off-site opportunities or have other "virtual volunteer" ideas, please contact us for further details.