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Published 9 days ago

Future Nurse? PA? Doctor? Get the Patient-Facing Experience Schools Love to See. Volunteer just 1 to 2 hours a week while gaining meaningful, real-world healthcare experience. You choose your own schedule, making it easy to fit volunteering around classes, work, and other commitments. Call today

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 week
    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:
    Consumer Protection, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    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

    Choose Where You Volunteer

    Providence Home Health & Hospice serves patients within a 60-mile radius of our Wichita office. We'll work with you to match you with a patient in a location that's convenient for your home, school, or work, making it easy to fit volunteering into your schedule.

    Get the Patient-Facing Experience Schools Love to See.

    ✔ Gain real patient interaction

    ✔ Flexible 1- to 2-hour weekly commitment

    ✔ Strengthen your healthcare school application

    ✔ Make a meaningful difference in your community

    Start your healthcare journey with Providence Home Health & Hospice today! Call (316) 558-5956 today!

    Build your confidence, strengthen your resume, and make a lasting difference in the lives of hospice patients through companionship, conversation, and compassionate care.

    Your future in healthcare starts with one meaningful visit.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    Choose Where You Volunteer

    Providence Home Health & Hospice serves patients within a 60-mile radius of our Wichita office.

    Your volunteer journey begins at our office, conveniently located at:

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    Here, you'll complete your volunteer application, orientation, and onboarding paperwork. Once you're ready to begin, you'll choose a patient in a location that's convenient for your home, school, or work.

    Whether you live in Wichita or a surrounding community, we'll work with you to find a patient placement that's convenient for you. You choose your own schedule, including the day and time that works best with your classes, work, and other commitments. Volunteer just 1 to 2 hours each week while gaining meaningful patient-facing experience and making a lasting difference in the life of a hospice patient.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Providence Home Health & Hospice!

    If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, contact our office to schedule an interview and begin the volunteer onboarding process. If you're ready to apply, simply stop by our office during business hours to complete an application. Our Volunteer Coordinator would love to meet you, answer your questions, and help you get started!

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

    The onboarding process includes completing an application, interview, drug test, background check, TB screening, orientation, and any required paperwork.

    Once your onboarding is complete, you'll schedule your volunteer training with our Volunteer Coordinator at a time that's convenient for you. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your classes, work, and other commitments.

    After training, you'll be matched with a hospice patient in a location that's convenient for your home, school, or work, and you'll choose a weekly visit schedule that works best for you.

    We look forward to welcoming compassionate volunteers who are ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and their families.

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