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Published 4/5/26 5:52AM

Some hospice patients don’t have many visitors… but your family can change that. We’re looking for families to volunteer together— spending time, sharing stories, offering presence, and bringing warmth into someone’s day. No experience needed. Just kindness and a willingness to show up.

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:
    3
    Cause Areas:
    Family, Health & Medicine, Mental Health, Religion & Spirituality, Seniors & Retirement
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    Thank you for your interest! At Providence, we’re old school—we like to meet face to face. The fastest way to get started is to stop by and apply. Ages 16+ welcome (with an adult 18+). Call us to schedule time with our Volunteer Coordinator.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Share Your Family’s Love with Someone Who Needs It Most

    Some hospice patients don’t have many visitors…

    but your family can change that.

    Turn family time into meaningful time.

    Give as a family. Connect as a family. Make a difference—together.

    Ages 16+ welcome (with an adult 18+).

    No experience needed. Just kindness and a willingness to show up.

    ✨ Teach by doing—show younger generations what truly matters

    ✨ Create meaningful moments together

    ✨ Make a difference as a family

    Companionship Visits

    Just 1 hour a week.

    Sit. Talk. Laugh.

    Sometimes that’s everything. 🏡

    Feel Called to Do This? Start Today.

    Call us to schedule time with our Volunteer Coordinator, or stop by the office and fill out an application. We’ll walk with you every step of the way.

    📞 316-558-5956

    📍 Within 60 miles of Wichita

    📞 Mon–Fri, 9:30–4:30

    🏡 Providence Hospice | 9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703

    This is time your family will never forget.

    Give your time. Share your love. Be there—together.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

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

    Feel Called to Do This? Start Today.

    Call us to schedule time with our Volunteer Coordinator, or stop by the office and fill out an application. We’ll walk with you every step of the way.

    📞 316-558-5956

    📍 Within 60 miles of Wichita

    📞 Mon–Fri, 9:30–4:30

    🏡 Providence Hospice | 9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Next Steps to Become a Hospice Volunteer

    1. 📞 Call or stop by the office to get started
    2. 📝 Complete a volunteer application
    3. 🤝 Meet with the Volunteer Coordinator (in person or over coffee)
    4. 🔍 Complete screening (background check, TB test, etc.)
    5. 📚 Attend volunteer training
    6. 🏡 Get matched with a patient that fits your schedule
    7. 💛 Begin visits—about 1 hour a week
    All fields are required
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