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Published 4/24/26 11:16AM

☀️ Summer vacation is almost here—make it meaningful 💛 Get your family involved with Providence Hospice. Youth can volunteer with you at 17, and younger kids can help from home with cards or pen pals. Make this summer unforgettable!

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 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, while others help in the office or support events, giving as much time as they’re able.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    5
    Cause Areas:
    Conflict Resolution, Family, Mental Health, Seniors & Retirement, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    Youth welcome starting at 17 with an 18+ partner. This volunteer role is perfect to bring along a teenager—a meaningful way to serve side by side and show young people the compassion, connection, and purpose the world has to offer.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Hospice volunteering is less about “doing tasks” and more about being human on purpose 💛 Here’s what it actually looks like with Providence Home Health and Hospice LLC:

    🫶 Patient Visits (the heart of it)

    Sit, talk, listen, play music, read, or just keep someone company. Visits are usually about an hour a week—simple moments that mean everything.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Caregiver Support

    Give family members a break to run errands, nap, or breathe. You’re the calm presence that lets them reset.

    🎖️ Veteran-to-Veteran Visits

    Connect with patients who served—share stories, attend pinning ceremonies, and honor their legacy.

    📞 Tuck-In Calls

    Quick weekly check-in calls to patients or families before the weekend—making sure they feel supported and not forgotten.

    🎂 Special Projects

    Help celebrate birthdays, create memory/legacy projects, deliver small gifts, or brighten a room with decorations.

    ✂️ Remote Opportunities (great for kids & groups)

    Make cards, write letters, or create small comfort items from home—perfect for younger volunteers or busy schedules.

    🐾 Unique Talents Welcome

    Therapy dogs, music, crafts, faith visits, or just a good sense of humor—there’s a place for it all.

    🗂️ Flexible & Supported

    • Choose your schedule and patients
    • Typical commitment: ~1 hour/week
    • Training, background check, and full support provided

    It’s not about having the perfect words. Sometimes it’s just holding a hand and making sure someone’s final chapter feels seen, heard, and a little less lonely.

    Ready to get started? Here’s your easy path in 👇

    Next Steps

    • Stop by and fill out a quick volunteer application (fastest way)

    • Or call/text to connect with the Volunteer Coordinator

    • Choose how you’d like to help (visits, calls, projects, remote)

    • Complete a short orientation + background check

    • Get matched with a patient or project and begin 💛

    Stop by & fill out an application or give our volunteer coordinator a call for details!

    Contact Details

    Providence Home Health and Hospice LLC

    📍 9415 E Harry St, Suite 703, Wichita, KS

    📞 316-558-5956

    🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Pop in, call, or message—your hour could mean everything to someone.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

    9415 E Harry St, Wichita, KS 67207, USA
    Suite 703
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    Contact Details

    Providence Home Health and Hospice LLC

    📍 9415 E Harry St, Suite 703, Wichita, KS

    📞 316-558-5956

    🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Pop in, call, or message—your hour could mean everything to someone.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Ready to get started? Here’s your easy path in 👇

    Next Steps

    • Stop by and fill out a quick volunteer application (fastest way)

    • Or call/text to connect with the Volunteer Coordinator

    • Choose how you’d like to help (visits, calls, projects, remote)

    • Complete a short orientation + background check

    • Get matched with a patient or project and begin 💛

    Contact Details

    Providence Home Health and Hospice LLC

    📍 9415 E Harry St, Suite 703, Wichita, KS

    📞 316-558-5956

    🕘 Mon–Fri, 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    Pop in, call, or message—your hour could mean everything to someone.

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