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Retirement is yours to enjoy. If you have an hour a week, share it with a hospice patient. Bring your stories, interests, and willingness to listen. Providence Hospice volunteering offers a meaningful connection that fits alongside family, hobbies, travel, and rest. Providence: 316-558-5956.

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 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:
    Health & Medicine, Veterans
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    17+
    Other Requirements:
    If you plan to drive as part of your volunteer role, the following are required: • Valid driver’s license • Auto insurance with your name listed on the policy • Kansas background check • Social Security number required for the background check form
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    For an active retiree, volunteering can fit into a life that’s already full. One hour a week leaves room for family, hobbies, travel, and rest while giving them a regular chance to connect with someone.

    People volunteer for different reasons. Some miss the sense of purpose and routine they had at work. Some enjoy meeting people and hearing their stories. Others have experienced hospice with someone they love and want to offer that same kindness to another family.

    What they may gain is a real relationship and the feeling that their time matters. A visit might mean conversation, a game, looking through photos, or simply sitting together. The volunteer gives companionship, and often leaves with a story, a smile, or a new friendship of their own.

    Call Providence Hospice at 316-558-5956 to learn more.

    Location

    On-site

    Providence Hospice

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

    Ready to learn more? Call Tiffany at 316-558-5956 or visit Providence Home Health & Hospice at 9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703, Wichita, KS 67207. The office is in Countryside Office Park; go around to the back, near the white brick wall.

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    Instructions:

    We’re a little old-school at Providence—stop by the office and fill out a volunteer application! We’re at 9415 E. Harry St., Suite 703, Wichita, KS 67207, in Countryside Office Park. Drive around to the back, near the white brick wall.

    Have questions before you apply? Call Tiffany at 316-558-5956. We can talk by phone or meet for coffee at a location closer to you. I’d love to hear about your interests and help you see whether volunteering is a good fit.

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