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? 🌻 Who Is Cicely Saunders? If you've never heard of Cicely Saunders, you're not alone. But millions of families have been touched by her work. Cicely Saunders was the founder of the modern hospice movement. She believed that people facing the end of life deserved comfort - help is needed ASAP

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
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    Youth volunteers are welcome! Individuals ages 17 may volunteer with a parent or guardian (18+), and those 18 and older may volunteer independently.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    🌻 Who Is Cicely Saunders?

    If you've never heard of Cicely Saunders, you're not alone. But millions of families have been touched by her work.

    Cicely Saunders was the founder of the modern hospice movement. She believed that people facing the end of life deserved comfort, dignity, compassion, and someone who would simply be there.

    Today, hospice volunteers carry that mission forward.

    ❤️ Sit with a patient.

    ❤️ Listen to their stories.

    ❤️ Support a caregiver.

    ❤️ Be the calm presence that makes a difficult day a little easier.

    You don't need a medical background. Just a caring heart and a willingness to show up.

    "You matter because you are you, and you matter to the end of your life."

    – Dame Cicely Saunders

    Become a Hospice Volunteer

    📍 Providence Home Health & Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St., Suite 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    📞 316-558-5956

    One hour a week can change someone's final chapter... and yours too. 🌻

    Thinking about a career in healthcare? Retired and looking for meaningful service? Hospice volunteering offers real human connection that no textbook can teach.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

    9415 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67207, USA
    Suite 703
    Directions

    Harry/Webb just west of Walgreens

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Come visit us - fill out an application M-F 9:30-4:30

    Become a Hospice Volunteer

    📍 Providence Home Health & Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St., Suite 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    📞 316-558-5956 Call to set up an appointment with the volunteer coordinator to get all your questions answered.

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