"Why am I still here?" Dealing with a life-limiting illness is often an isolating situation.

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ORGANIZATION: Enhabit Hospice

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It is not uncommon for patients at the end of life to have existential questions. They do not really expect you to have an answer to this. A simple way to respond to these type of questions would be to provide a reflective statement. "You’re wondering why you’re still here."

Never underestimate the power of an act of kindness. It often makes a dramatic difference although you may not realize it at the moment. Our hospice volunteers find their positions rewarding, knowing they have helped others. But what does a hospice volunteer do?

What Does a Hospice Volunteer Do? Help With Vigil Support

You may not be familiar with vigil support. This occurs during a patient’s final moments of life. During this time, hospice volunteers offer a calming, supportive presence for families. Volunteers offer emotional support, assist with comfort measures, and provide a sense of solace during the patient’s transition.

Looking to make a difference in the lives of others? Our hospice volunteers provide comfort and support to patients facing a life-limiting illness.

Become a hospice volunteer

As one of the nation’s largest hospice providers, Enhabit is focused on providing dignity and comfort to patients at the end of life. Hospice is more than just symptom and pain management; it is a philosophy of care designed to treat every physical, spiritual and emotional need of a patient and their loved ones.

One of the ways we are able to provide such comprehensive care is through our hospice volunteers. Volunteers are required by Medicare to be part of the hospice care team with the goal of offering specialized skills and support outside of the clinical team. Volunteers ensure that the patient and family’s needs are met through companionship, assisting with everyday tasks and providing respite time to a patient’s caregivers.

If you want to make an impact and feel a calling to connect with others, we encourage you to join our team of compassionate volunteers today.

Visit with patients in their home setting (Facilities or house)

How Do You Become One?

Volunteer Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years old
  • Experienced no significant personal loss in the past year
  • Meet the minimum volunteer hour requirement
  • Complete a criminal background check (paid for by Enhabit)
  • Complete a tuberculosis test (paid for by Enhabit)
  • Complete an eight-hour hybrid orientation
Other Hospice volunteer opportunities

Provide companionship by listening to patients’ stories and engaging in their interests

Assist branch offices with administrative duties

Visit with patients in their home setting Provide companionship by listening to patients’ stories and engaging in their interests Help our hospice team understand the needs of the patient and family Provide respite time for the patient’s primary caregiver

Specialized volunteer services

Honoring our veterans

Veteran volunteers provide specialized support and compassion to other veterans at the end of life.

Bereavement support

Bereavement volunteers are trained to provide ongoing check-in calls with family members up to 13 months after the loss of a patient.

Paws for Comfort

Volunteers and their therapy dogs provide emotional support for patients through our "Paws for Comfort" program.

Getting started - Ready to volunteer? Join our team serving the Wichita Community & surrounding areas. Contact Enhabit today!

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About Enhabit Hospice

Location:

8201 E. 34th St. Cir, Bldg 1500, Suite 1503, Wichita, KS 67226, US

Mission Statement

The Enhabit Home Health & Hospice mission of providing A Better Way to Care is achieved every day by our committed employees and dedicated, experienced management teams.

Description

As one of the nation’s largest hospice providers, Enhabit is focused on providing dignity and comfort to patients at the end of life. Hospice is more than just symptom and pain management; it is a philosophy of care designed to treat every physical, spiritual and emotional need of a patient and their loved ones.




CAUSE AREAS

Community
Health & Medicine
Seniors
Community, Health & Medicine, Seniors

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

67226

(37.76853,-97.21136)
 

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-10 hours per month - you set your schedule
  • Be least 14 years old with adult volunteer Have experienced no significant personal loss in the past year Complete a criminal background check 2- step tuberculosis test paid for by Enhabit Complete an eight-hour hybrid orientation

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