Cards of Cheer for Hospital Patients

Burke Rehabilitation Hospital invites volunteers to help enhance the patient experience by creating "Cards of Cheer." These colorful cards with positive messages will then be distributed to (adult) patients at the hospital to help brighten their day. Volunteers may complete this project from the comfort of their own home, workplace, or school and on their own time. Community service credit can be granted upon request.

To create Cards of Cheer:

• Keep cards simple and easy to read
• Use white or colorful construction paper and markers
• Be creative and decorate cards; colorful pictures and stickers are welcome
• Consider simple inspirational messages such as:
  • "Healing thoughts"
  • "Best wishes for continued recovery"
  • "Thinking of you"
  • "One day at a time"
  • "Warm wishes for recovery"
  • Uplifting quotes (please keep them on the shorter side)
• If cards are winter holiday-themed, please write "Happy Holidays" to be inclusive and mindful of patients of all backgrounds
• Feel free to sign your first name and last initial, or first and last name (optional)

Important tips:

• Do not write "happy" (unless it's "Happy Holidays" for winter-themed cards); patients are going through a difficult time
• Do not write in pencil since it can be difficult for patients to read
• Be sure to write in clear, large print (avoid script)
• No envelopes, please
• No glitter, please
• No religious references or pictures, please

This is a self-directed project:

1. Express interest below to record this opportunity in your Volunteer New York! profile and to alert the opportunity coordinator.
2. Create cards of cheer following the guidelines above.
3. Deliver or mail completed cards of cheer to:
   
   ATTN: Robin Goldberg, Director of Volunteers
   Burke Rehabilitation Hospital, Building 7
   785 Mamaroneck Avenue
   White Plains, NY 10605