Volunteer Opportunities

Hospice Volunteer

Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice

View more opportunities from this organization

313 S. Market  | Wichita, KS 67202   |  Sedgwick County

OTHER
Dates: ongoing

 

sign in or register to volunteer.

Role(s):	Variety of Roles
Requirements:	Must be 18
Description:	PATIENT AND FAMILY SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS Visit and be present with a patient and/or family member Give hand massage to comfort patients or relax caregivers Help patients review special memories Read to patients; bring music to patients Give caregivers a chance for some time for themselves PET THERAPY VOLUNTEERS Certified pets and their trainers can visit patients at assisted living facilities or long-term care locations. COMFORT CROSSING VOLUNTEERS Provide presence and comfort to our patients and families at the very end of life. GRIEF COMPANION VOLUNTEERS Visit by phone or in person with bereaved following the death of their loved one. MEMORY GARDEN Help with the garden by planting, watering, weeding, picking up trash, etc. Great opportunity for groups. HOSPICE CENTER (WICHITA) Welcome visitors to the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center at Via Christi-St. Francis Assist staff, patients, families, and visitors. PHARMACY DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS (WICHITA) Deliver medications to patients. STAFF SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS Help with various office assignments. Training for each type of volunteer service is determined based upon the skills and knowledge needed for that service. Volunteers determine how much time they can provide. Areas: Wichita, and South Central and Southeast Kansas Contact: Sheila Shaw (316) 219-1720 sheila.shaw@hynesmemorial.org

Background check required.

Get Directions