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Published 3/21/26 6:10AM

DO YOU HAVE A TEENAGER READY TO START “ADULTING”… BUT NOT QUITE OLD ENOUGH YET? What if you didn’t have to wait? What if you could step into something meaningful—together? Help your child grow, build their resume, and create lasting memories with you—while you still have this time together at home

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:
    2
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    A Kansas background check is required and requires a Social Security number to complete the form.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    BUILD THEIR FUTURE—WHILE YOU STILL HAVE THIS TIME TOGETHER

    Before graduation.

    Before college.

    Before life pulls them in a hundred different directions…

    You still have this time.

    DO YOU HAVE A TEENAGER (AGE 16+) READY TO START “ADULTING”… BUT NOT QUITE THERE YET?

    Give them something that actually matters.

    Not just another activity—

    but an experience that builds character, confidence, and connection.

    VOLUNTEER TOGETHER AT PROVIDENCE HOSPICE

    Serve side by side with your teen while they:

    • Build a meaningful resume during high school

    • Gain real patient-facing experience

    • Explore future careers in healthcare

    • Earn opportunities for strong reference letters (great for PA, nursing, and medical programs)

    AND JUST AS IMPORTANT…

    You get something too.

    Time together.

    Real conversations.

    A shared experience that brings you closer—before they leave home.

    WHAT YOU’LL DO:

    • Visit patients and offer companionship

    • Sit, listen, and be present

    • Bring comfort to someone who may be feeling alone

    WHAT YOU’LL DO:

    • Visit patients and offer companionship

    • Sit, listen, and be present

    • Bring comfort to someone who may be feeling alone

    YOU’RE FULLY SUPPORTED:

    • Training and onboarding provided

    • Shadow visits until you feel comfortable

    • Support from our Volunteer Coordinator and hospice team

    THIS IS OLD-SCHOOL CONNECTION.

    Face-to-face visits.

    Real moments.

    The kind your teen will carry for life.

    START TODAY

    📞 Call (316) 558-5956

    📍 Stop by Monday–Friday, 9:00–4:30

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    (Backside of the office park near the white brick wall)

    Or apply online—just include a quick note so we know it’s really you.

    Help your teen build their future—

    while bonding with them before they leave home.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    START TODAY

    📞 Call (316) 558-5956

    📍 Stop by Monday–Friday, 9:00–4:30

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    (Backside of the office park near the white brick wall)

    Or submit interest—just include a quick note so we know it’s really you.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    READY TO APPLY? HERE’S HOW TO GET STARTED:

    1. Call the office (fastest option)

    📞 (316) 558-5956

    Speak with our Volunteer Coordinator, ask questions, and get started right away.

    1. Stop by in person

    (no appointment needed)

    📍 Providence Hospice of Wichita

    9415 E Harry St, Suite 703

    (Backside of the office park near the white brick wall)

    🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM

    Come in, meet us, and fill out an application.

    Fill out inrerest fomr online

    Submit your interest through Idealist or online.

    👉 Please include a short personal note so we know it’s really you (we do receive spam and don’t want to miss you!).

    WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

    • Connect with our Volunteer Coordinator

    • Complete application and onboarding requirements

    • Attend training

    • Shadow a volunteer

    • Start visiting patients when you feel ready

    Take the first step today—we’ll guide you the rest of the way.

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