"Art with a Heart" initiative for St Joseph's Hospice

Our Mile End Volunteering Officer is running an initiative to craft activity packs to be donated to patients at St Joseph's Hospice. Click here to see how you can get involved!

Brighten someone’s day through creativity and kindness with our "Art with a Heart" initiative!

 

In collaboration with Women in Law Society and Sober Socials, our Mile End Volunteering Officer, Lily, is running an initiative where students can create thoughtful and comforting items for patients at St Joseph’s Hospice in Hackney. Whether you're artistic, crafty, or just looking to give back, there are plenty of ways to get involved. 

 

What You Can Make: 

  • Colouring pages 

  • Wordsearches and crosswords 

  • Origami creations 

  • Crochet items (e.g. small hearts, flowers, stuffed toys, etc) 

  • Etc 

All handmade items will be delivered to the hospice to bring comfort, entertainment, and joy to patients. 

 

Upcoming Events 

Creative Volunteering Sessions 
Come along and get creative! All materials will be provided—just bring your ideas and enthusiasm. 

  • Dates: Thursday, the 24th of April & Tuesday, the 29th of April 2025 

  • Time: 1:00–4:00 PM 

  • Location: QM Social (to the left of the Bancroft Building in Library Square)

To sign up for the Tuesday the 29th of April session: https://www.qmsu.org/volunteering/opportunities/3351/

 

Packing & Delivery Session 
Join us as we package up all the donated creations and personally deliver them to St Joseph’s Hospice. A wonderful way to see the impact of your contributions. 

  • Date: 2 May 2025 

  • Time: 2:15–5:00 PM 

  • Location: Blomeley 1 

To sign up for the Packing and Delivery session: https://www.qmsu.org/volunteering/opportunities/3352/

 

Other Ways to Get Involved 

Drop-Off Donations 
If you’d prefer to create at home, you can drop off your finished crafts or materials at the donation box: 

  • Location: Students’ Union Reception 

  • Drop-off Dates: 22 April – 2 May 2025 at 14:00 

 

Shop the Wishlist 
Support the project by purchasing useful materials directly through our online Wishlist here: https://giftful.com/wishlists/vvZ1HC1jJnJuiJGxYEBQ 

Make something meaningful. Every stitch, sketch, and fold can bring a smile. 

 

For more information, check out our two recent posts on Instagram: @qmsuvolunteering. If you had any further questions, please reach out to Lily (Mile End Volunteering Officer) at volunteering-officer@qmsu.org. We are so excited to see your kind donations!

 

 

 

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