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.

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.