Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Indianapolis, IN

6d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospice Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role within the hospice team, balancing patient interaction with office-based coordination. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all volunteer program activities, including supporting volunteers, assisting with bereavement mailings, and coordinating celebrations and special events throughout the year. This is a dynamic role offering a meaningful mix of administrative work, volunteer leadership, and direct patient support.

Requirements

College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred
Minimum of two years’ experience in a health care setting
Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred
Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteer services.
Understands hospice philosophy
Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organizational needs
Ability to manage a group of individuals providing volunteer time and who will be considered employees

Nice To Haves

Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred
College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain volunteer orientation program.
Recruits, educates, and selects volunteers from at least three recruitment sessions a year.
Establish a need for volunteer services with the patient and family/caregiver and entire hospice team.
Supervise and evaluate volunteers in a timely and appropriate manner.
Maintains monthly statistics.
Maintains current personnel files.
Reevaluate volunteer program as necessary.
Coordinate support/education meetings.
Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
Provides information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteer services.
Participates as needed in the budget preparation for program development.
Actively participates in organization-wide quality management program.
Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities.