🎀 Volunteer Opportunity: Knit or Crochet a Teddy Bear for Donation
Here’s a volunteer opportunity you can use — ideal for people who enjoy knitting or crocheting and want to give back in a flexible, creative way.
🧸 What you do: Knit or crochet a teddy bear
- Use the pattern available on the Volunteer Now blog under the opportunity titled The Village Safe Haven requires Two Service Hours for a Teddy. volunteernow.co.za+1
- Once finished, donate your handmade teddy bear to their collection / drop-off point.
⏱️ Service Hours Awarded
📄 How to Participate
- Visit the Volunteer Now website and locate the “Two Service Hours for a Teddy” opportunity. volunteernow.co.za+1
- Download or view the provided knitting/crochet pattern.
- Knit or crochet your teddy bear using appropriate yarn and safe finishes (no loose buttons or small parts that could be hazardous — especially if intended for children).
What to do next.
Once you’ve collected everything and it meets the donation requirements,
- Book your donation on the site.
- Download and fill in the delivery note so you can keep track. https://volunteernow.co.za/download-delivery-note/
- Snap a photo of your donation for your LO portfolio,
- Drop it off at the collection point with the delivery note, call before to arrange a convenient time, then
- Upload your proof of delivery and book your hours.
Please note: Verified hours are awarded based on the value of goods or services donated, calculated at R250 per hour.
Collection Points
90 West Rd North, Morningside, Sandton, Tel: 083 604 0477
34 20th Ave, Parkhurst, Johannesburg, Tel: 083 676 6188
If you’re from outside Gauteng let us know and we’ll make a plan.
❤️ Why It Matters
- Handmade teddy bears can bring comfort, security, and emotional support — especially to children or rescued individuals in shelters or safe havens.
- It’s a great passive volunteering option — you can do it on your own time, at home, and combine it with your schedule.
- Earn accredited service hours while using a skill you enjoy (knitting or crocheting).