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Published 3/18/26 8:51AM

A quiet room. The TV is on… but no one is really watching. The hours feel longer. The days feel quieter. Loneliness. It shows up without warning. Now imagine this— A knock at the door. A smile. A chair pulled close. A simple, “Tell me about your life.” And just like that… everything changes.

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wichita, KS
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  • 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, while others help in the office or support events, giving as much time as they’re able.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    2
    Cause Areas:
    Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    A Kansas background check is required and requires a Social Security number to complete the form.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    A story is shared.

    A laugh returns.

    A moment matters again.

    Can one hour really do that?

    Yes. It can.

    You don’t need experience.

    You don’t need the perfect words.

    Just a heart willing to show up.

    Volunteer with Providence Home Health & Hospice

    Give one hour a week. Bring comfort, connection, and presence when it matters most.

    You choose your schedule. You choose your visits. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Suite 703 – Wichita, KS

    316-558-5956

    Stop by the office 9:30-4—we’ll put the coffee on and would love to chat with you.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    Volunteer with Providence Home Health & Hospice

    Give one hour a week. Sit, talk, listen, or simply be there.

    You choose your schedule. You choose your patients. We’ll guide you every step of the way.

    9413 E Harry St, Suite 703 – Wichita, KS

    316-558-5956

    Office Hours: Monday–Friday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

    Stop by the office—we’ll put the coffee on and would love to chat with you.

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