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Published 3/13/26 9:51AM

Nursing Students: Gain Real Patient Experience While Making a Difference Are you a nursing student looking for meaningful patient interaction? Hospice volunteering offers a unique opportunity to develop the heart of nursing: compassion, presence, and communication.

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:
    Communications Access, Energy, Entrepreneurship, Mental Health, Veterans
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    16+
    Other Requirements:
    If you plan to drive while volunteering: DL/current auto insurance card with your name listed on the policy must be kept on file. Complete a state of Kansas background check. Please note: A Social Security number is required to process this form.
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    As a Hospice Companionship Volunteer, you will spend one-on-one time with hospice patients providing comfort and companionship during an important stage of life.

    Volunteer activities may include:

    • Talking and visiting with patients

    • Listening to life stories

    • Reading, watching TV, or listening to music together

    • Offering companionship to reduce loneliness

    • Supporting patients and families alongside the hospice care team

    This role helps nursing students develop skills that every great nurse needs: empathy, listening, and patient-centered care.

    Volunteer Benefits

    • Meaningful patient interaction experience

    • Flexible schedule around classes

    • Experience working alongside a hospice care team

    • Opportunity for reference letters

    • Only 10 hours per month

    Training is provided before you begin visiting patients.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by the office Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your presence may be the most meaningful care a patient receives that day.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    Training is provided before you begin visiting patients.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by the office Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your presence may be the most meaningful care a patient receives that day.

    Please fill out this form

    Instructions:

    Training is provided before you begin visiting patients.

    Providence Home Health & Hospice

    9413 E Harry St, Ste 703

    Wichita, KS 67207

    Stop by the office Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM to complete a volunteer application.

    Questions? Call 316-558-5956

    Your presence may be the most meaningful care a patient receives that day.

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