Volunteers provide comfort through simple, meaningful moments such as: Looking at pictures together Listening to music Using activity or sensory blankets Holding a hand or sitting quietly Offering a peaceful presence You don’t need medical experience. Just patience, kindness, and a calm heart.

Sometimes the greatest gift is simply being there.

Hospice Volunteer Opportunity – Gentle Companionship

Some hospice patients live with memory loss or dementia and simply need someone to sit with them and bring calm companionship.

Volunteers provide comfort through simple, meaningful moments such as:

Looking at pictures together

Listening to music

Using activity or sensory blankets

Holding a hand or sitting quietly

Offering a peaceful presence

You don’t need medical experience. Just patience, kindness, and a calm heart. Many volunteers find these visits to be quiet, meaningful, and deeply rewarding.

Training and support are provided.

Providence Home Health & Hospice

9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

Wichita, KS

316-558-5956

Stop by the office Monday–Friday 9:00–4:00 to fill out a volunteer application.

Sometimes the greatest gift is simply being there.

Hospice Volunteer Requirements

Hospice volunteers must complete an application and attend volunteer training before beginning visits. A Kansas background check is required and requires a Social Security number to complete the form.

If you plan to drive to patient visits, a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name listed on the policy are required.

Volunteers choose their schedule and patient assignments. Most volunteers provide about 10 hours of service per month. Training and ongoing support are provided by the hospice team.