YOUR MISSION FIELD IS RIGHT HERE 🇺🇸 No plane ticket. No passport. Just a willing heart. You don’t have to travel far to make an impact. Right here in our community, a veteran hospice patient is nearing the end of life—and he’s hoping for someone to sit with him, open the Bible

WHAT TO EXPECT: VOLUNTEER APPLICATION PROCESS

We’re here to guide you every step of the way. Getting started is simple, and we’ll support you throughout the entire process.

Let’s Connect

Start by chatting with our Volunteer Coordinator. We’ll answer your questions, learn about your interests, and make sure this is a good fit for you.

Application & Background Check

Complete a volunteer application. This includes providing your Social Security Number for a Kansas state adult abuse background check.

You’ll also provide:

• A copy of your driver’s license

• Proof of auto insurance (with your name listed on the policy)

Health & Safety Requirements

To ensure the safety of our patients, volunteers complete:

• Drug test

• 2-step TB test

Onboarding & Training

You’ll go through onboarding and receive training to prepare you for hospice volunteering. We also offer ongoing training and weekly volunteer meetings for continued support.

Shadowing & Support

Before visiting independently, you’ll have the opportunity to shadow experienced volunteers until you feel comfortable and confident.

You’ll also have support from:

• Volunteer Coordinator

• Volunteer team

• Seasoned hospice IDG team (nurses, social workers, chaplains)

Start Visiting Patients

Most of your time will be spent in the community—visiting patients in their homes or care facilities.

A typical time commitment is:

• About 1 hour per week per patient

You’ll choose the patients and areas that work best for you.

You don’t have to have everything figured out—we’ll walk with you every step of the way.