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Published 3/13/26 9:51AM

Calling All PA Students: Gain Meaningful Patient Experience in Hospice Care Future Physician Assistants know that medicine is not only about treatment. It is about listening, compassion, and understanding patients during the most important moments of their lives.

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:
    Civic Engagement, Climate Change, Communications Access, Disaster Relief, Entrepreneurship
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    If you plan to drive while volunteering: DL/current auto insurance card with your name listed on the policy must be kept on file. Complete a state of Kansas background check. Please note: A Social Security number is required to process this form.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Hospice volunteering offers a unique opportunity to gain real patient-facing experience while making a meaningful difference.

    As a Hospice Companion Volunteer, you may:

    • Visit with hospice patients one-on-one
    • Provide conversation and companionship
    • Listen to life stories and experiences
    • Support patients and families during the end-of-life journey
    • Work alongside an interdisciplinary hospice team

    This experience helps students develop communication skills, empathy, and patient-centered care that PA programs value.

    Volunteer Benefits

    • Patient interaction experience

    • Flexible scheduling around classes

    • Meaningful clinical exposure

    • Strong reference letters for PA school applications

    • Only 10 hours per month required

    Training is provided before visiting patients, and our team is here to support you.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your time could become the most meaningful part of someone’s final chapter.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    Training is provided before visiting patients, and our team is here to support you.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your time could become the most meaningful part of someone’s final chapter.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Training is provided before visiting patients, and our team is here to support you.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your time could become the most meaningful part of someone’s final chapter.

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