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Published 4/13/26 12:02PM

🚨 What Hospice Doesn’t Tell You…

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:
    Arts & Music, Conflict Resolution, Health & Medicine, Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    💛 Volunteers as young as 16 are welcome (Youth ages 16–17 can get involved with an adult 18+) We receive a high volume of online interest, so calling or stopping by is the quickest way to begin. We look forward to meeting you!
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    🚨 What Hospice Doesn’t Tell You…

    It’s not about giving up.

    It’s not about speeding up death.

    And it’s definitely not something families face alone.

    Hospice is where care shifts—

    from curing… to comfort

    from chaos… to connection

    At the center of it all is family.

    Not just visitors… but partners in care.

    💛 Sitting at the bedside

    💛 Sharing memories and stories

    💛 Advocating for their loved one’s wishes

    💛 Holding space in moments that feel too big to carry alone

    Hospice teams walk beside them—

    but families carry the heart of the journey.

    And here’s what else no one tells you…

    👉 Sometimes families need support, too.

    That’s where volunteers step in—

    quietly, gently, meaningfully.

    ✨ You might sit with a patient so a caregiver can rest

    ✨ You might listen to stories that deserve to be heard

    ✨ You might simply be a calm, steady presence in the room

    No medical experience needed. Just compassion.

    Because hospice isn’t about the end.

    It’s about how we show up for each other along the way.

    📍 Providence Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    📞 316-558-5956

    We’re a little old school—

    Call us or just walk in to get started. If you have questions reach out to our volunteer coordinator and schedule and 1-1 chat to get all your questions answered.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

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

    📍 Providence Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    📞 316-558-5956

    We’re a little old school—

    Call us or just walk in to get started.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    👉 Ready to Get Started? Here’s What to Do Next:

    Stop by or call us

    We’re a little old school—the fastest way to get started is to walk in or give us a call.

    Fill out a volunteer application

    In person at the office—quick and easy!

    Meet with our Volunteer Coordinator

    We’ll answer your questions and help find the right fit for you.

    Complete onboarding requirements

    ✔ Background check

    ✔ Drug screening

    ✔ TB test (provided)

    ✔ If driving: license & insurance

    Attend training

    We’ll prepare you for meaningful, confident visits.

    Start visiting & making a difference 💛

    You choose your schedule and how you serve.

    📍 Providence Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    Monday–Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM

    📞 316-558-5956

    Pro tip: Skip the emails—just call or walk in. That’s the fastest way to begin.

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