Regional Opportunities

Our divisions appreciate the support of volunteers in their communities. Whether you are interested in providing in-kind support, a helping hand, or a financial contribution, your investment in our efforts is invaluable. To find a division nearest to you, visit our division page or email us at info@projectsweetpeas.com for more information.
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-Anita Miller, Assistant Treasurer

Join Our Board of Directors

Becoming a board member is an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of NICU and bereaved families. We are looking for board members who believe in our mission, possess a heart of leadership, and are willing to be active in their governance roles. Board members may be located anywhere within the United States, but must be willing to travel one weekend per year for our annual board meeting. 


Director of Volunteer Outreach

Location: Anywhere! This is a "virtual" opportunity, which allows flexibility to work with your schedule
Commitment: 10 hours per week

Responsibilities include:
  • Act as liaison to coordinators and volunteers
  • ​Maintain all incoming volunteer applications, and presents applicants to the board on a monthly basis
  • Ensure that new coordinators and volunteers have received all necessary materials and passwords
  • Monitor volunteer progress, and ensures projects are being carried out as agreed upon
  • Identify and recommend strategies to address volunteer challenges
  • Respond to coordinators and volunteers’ emails regarding policy and procedure
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Volunteer from your home

In recent years, Project Sweet Peas has expanded its outreach nationally, and we are always in need of volunteers to help us carry out our mission. Virtual volunteering removes the barriers of distance and allows flexibility to work with your schedule, so that you can offer your passion, skills, and expertise to make a difference. 

​Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness (NICA) Month Coordinator

We are currently seeking 1-2 volunteers interested in advancing the efforts of our worldwide initiative, Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month. Help us grow our community of support, inspiration, and empowerment.
To learn more about NICA month, please visit our website at www.nicuawareness.org

Volunteer must be a self-starter, with the ability to work within a virtual environment.

Commitment: 15 hours per month

Responsibilities may include:
  • Become knowledgeable of Project Sweet Peas organization history, mission, etc
  • Build and manage relationships with NICA month sponsors and other constituents
  • Serve as an administrator on Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month social media (including facebook and/or twitter)
  • Facilitate meaningful dialogue with constituents

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Social media experience​​​
  • Marketing background
  • Fundraising experience
  • Strong Interpersonal Skills


Grant Committee Volunteer

Commitment: 5-10 hours per month

Responsibilities may include:
  • Research government, foundation and corporate grants
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with grant funders
  • Assist Board of Directors with the writing and submission of the grants
  • Comply with all grants as required by corporate/foundation donors
  • Maintain accurate records in database of all grants and donations
  • Track statistics relevant to development and report metrics and data to donors as needed

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Grant research and writing experience​​


Promotional Committee Volunteer: Social Media

Are you experienced in social media development and engagement? Are you interested in giving back to the NICU community? We are looking for a volunteer to assist with our social media outlets. Help us grow our community and support more families in the process.

Commitment: 10-15 hours per month

Responsibilities may include:
  • Become knowledgeable of Project Sweet Peas organization history, mission, etc
  • Serve as an administrator on Project Sweet Peas' social media (including facebook, instagram, pinterest, and/or twitter)
  • Create engaging social media posts
  • Facilitate meaningful dialogue with constituents
  • Promote events, awards, fundraisers, miscellaneous items upon the request from the Board of Directors and volunteers

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Social media experience​​

Bereavement Volunteer

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer who wants to give back to the Pregnancy and Infant Loss community. Volunteer must be a team player and become an active member of our organization and bereavement committee. 

Commitment: 15-20 hours per month

Responsibilities may include:
  • Become knowledgeable of Project Sweet Peas organization history, mission, etc
  • Facilitate our Forever My Sweet Pea Facebook page by creating engaging posts and by interacting with community members
  • Create personalized graphics on a monthly basis for bereaved families

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong writing and editing skills
  • Social media experience​​
  • ​Graphic design experience


​Health Advisory Committee Member

In an effort to provide accurate and updated materials and services to the families that we serve, we are currently in the process of establishing a Health Advisory Committee of active health professionals. Those that serve on the committee will assist Project Sweet Peas by providing his or her professional opinion to our literature and services. 

Responsibility Description - "As a committee member, you might be involved in reviewing current and upcoming programs, editing and providing information to brochures and assisting Project Sweet Peas in efforts to connect with others in your professional community. Committee members will be contacted on an individual basis when need arises. This position does not have a minimum yearly time commitment and all committee members reserve the right to decline to participate in a project. As a health adviser your information and credentials will be made available to interested parties including parents, and professionals employed at the facilities we serve."

If you are an active health professional that is interested in joining our committee, please send correspondence to Sarah King at sarahking@projectsweetpeas.com. 

Hands on Help

Project Sweet Peas is always looking for helping hands. You can donate handmade items to local projects and we have included links to free patterns for your convenience.

Free Knitting, Crochet and Sewing Patterns:

Ravelry – Tons of free sewing, knitting and crocheting patterns, must have a log in
BernatCares – Must register to find free patterns 
Bev’s Country Cottage - Free patterns 
NIN - Free patterns 
CareWear - Free patterns 
The Preemie Project - Free patterns 
Charity Sewing – Free Sewing patterns 
Crochet N More - Free crochet patterns 
Knitting in the NICU - free knitting patterns 
Knitting Paradise - Free knitting patterns 
P2 Designs Charity Patterns - Free patterns 
Angels4Preemies - Free patterns 
Knitting Pattern Central - Free patterns  


**Please check with each division project coordinator to see if handmade donations are accepted. All donations must be newly made and come from a smoke-free home. We ask that donations from pet-friendly homes be placed in zip lock bags to refrain from pet hair getting on donation.

Blanket Sizes
Preemies:18'-22' Square
Newborn:  22'-30' Square
Isolette Covers: 60' Square

Size by Weight

1-2 lbs
Head Circumference: 8" - 10"
Neck to Feet: 9" - 10.5"
Chest: 7.5" - 8.5"
Feet: 1.5" - 2"

2-3 lbs
Head Circumference: 10" - 11"
Neck to Feet: 12"
Chest: 9"-10"
Feet: 2"

4-5 lbs
Head Circumference: 11.5" - 12.5"
Neck to Feet: 11.5" - 12.5"
Chest: 11"
Feet: 2.5"

5.5-6 lbs
Head Circumference: 12.5" - 13"
Neck to Feet: 15"
Chest: 11.5"
Feet: 3"

6-8 lbs
Head Circumference: 13.5"

Neck to Feet: 14.5"
Chest: 11.5"
Feet: 3" - 3.5"

9-11 lbs
Head Circumference: 14.5"
Neck to Feet: 17"
Chest: 14.5"
Feet: 3.25" - 3.75"
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