• Volunteers, Start Here!

    Welcome, friend 🤍

    Whether you’ve been personally touched by loss, are looking for a meaningful way to give back, or simply want to support grieving families—you are so welcome here.

  • How You Can Get Involved

    At Gemma’s Hope, volunteers are the heartbeat of everything we do. You don’t need to be local or have special skills—just a willing heart and a little time.

    1. Get Started (Best First Step)

    Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form so we can learn more about you and connect you with opportunities that match your interests.

    Learn more about Volunteer Recognition Program.

    2. Volunteer from Home

    Support families by creating meaningful items or helping behind the scenes:

    • Start today! ✨ Handmade crafts, handwritten cards, & knitted/crocheted small baby blankets/loveys
    • Make small candles for our Held in Hope Care Packages
    • Assist with remote volunteer teams (grant writing, social media, hospital coordinating, etc.).

    3. Join an Event

    Help assemble kits, organize materials, or support outreach at in-person volunteer events.

    4. Give Items or Supplies

    Support our programs by donating needed materials - whether that's purchased from our Amazon Wishlist, you've made them yourself, or you have one at home to contribute.

    5. Stay Connected

    Want to hear about upcoming events and current volunteer needs first?

    6. Volunteer FAQs

    Have questions? We’ve got answers.

  • Volunteer from Home

    Show off your projects, features, or clients in this section

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    Making Keychains

    Great volunteer opportunity for elementary kids!

    Create “Kindness Keychains” to include in sibling kits—small, comforting items for young children to hold onto during difficult moments, especially when they may not fully understand their own or their family’s grief.

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    Handwriting Cards

    Great volunteer opportunity for teenagers!

    Write Cards of Comfort for grieving families and Notes of Encouragement for nursing staff. Gemma's Hope distributes 100+ cards per month.

    All you need are blank 4x6 cards & a pen. Our volunteer guide has full instructions and lots of examples.

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    Knit/Crochet 12" Blankets

    Great volunteer opportunity for teens/adults!

    Help create handmade blankets for our Held in Hope Care Packages. Each small blanket or lovey offers a small but powerful reminder that someone cares during incredibly difficult moments. Gemma's Hope needs 1 blanket for every Held in Hope Care Package so

    this is a critical & constant need!

  • Every act of kindness—big or small—helps us reach more families. Thank you for being here.

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