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Published 3/27/26 8:56AM

🇺🇸 Sit With a Veteran. Listen to a Lifetime. 🎖️ No experience needed Just a heart to listen and a willingness to be present. Providence Hospice of Wichita is looking for Veteran Companion Volunteers to sit with Veterans and listen to their life stories.

Providence Hospice of Wichita
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wichita, KS
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    Typical patient visit: about 1 hour per week per patient — but you choose your level of involvement. Some volunteers visit multiple patients giving as much time as they’re able.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Disability, Education, Health & Medicine, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    ✨ Volunteers can start at age 16 when accompanied by a volunteer age 18 or older. Teens are encouraged to apply alongside a parent, grandparent, or an 18+ friend and complete visits together, creating a meaningful shared experience.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    ✨ Imagine this:

    • A Veteran sharing memories of service, family, and life
    • A quiet moment turning into connection and meaning
    • A simple visit becoming something unforgettable

    💛 What You’ll Do:

    • Sit with a Veteran and offer companionship
    • Listen as they share their life stories and experiences
    • Read, talk, or simply be present
    • Bring comfort through your time and attention

    🎖️ No experience needed

    Just a heart to listen and a willingness to be present.

    ✨ We make this easy for you—all you need to do is show up.

    🕒 Flexible schedule

    📍 Patients within ~60 miles of Wichita

    ✨ Old School—The Best Way

    Face-to-face. Real conversations. Moments that matter.

    ✨ How to Get Started:

    It’s as easy as showing up and filling out an application.

    📍 9415 E Harry St, Wichita, KS

    🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    📞 316-558-5956

    Want to talk first? Call and schedule a time with our Volunteer Coordinator—we’re here for you every step of the way.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

    9415 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67207, USA
    Suite 703
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    Providence Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St

    Wichita, KS 67207

    🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    📞 316-558-5956

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Grab a pen, show up, and apply in person. Real people. Real conversations. No complicated steps.

    Not quite ready to apply?

    Give us a call and set up a time to chat with our Volunteer Coordinator. We’ll walk you through everything and answer your questions

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