Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Hospice of the North Coast•Carlsbad, CA

About The Position

JOIN A TEAM THAT IS COMPACT IN SIZE, YET LARGE OF HEART Hospice of the North Coast hires passionate individuals eager to join our agency's mission: to deliver compassionate and personalized care to patients and their families during end-of-life transitions. We hire individuals who thrive on playing a meaningful role in someone's life. They are caring professionals and administrative staff who take pride in serving as advocates for each and every patient and who feel fulfilled being part of a very intimate stage of life. Collectively we serve patients, their families, and the community. Are you looking for a fulfilling role that allows you to make a meaningful impact every day? Apply today! Looking for a full-time Volunteer Coordinator Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm POSITION SUMMARY: The Volunteer Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting our mission by overseeing all aspects of the hospice volunteer program. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, scheduling, supervising, and supporting volunteers who serve patients, families, and the community. Special focus is placed on patient care volunteers, music therapy and pet therapy volunteers, vet-to-vet support, and coordinating Honor Salute ceremonies for our veteran patients. The Volunteer Coordinator ensures volunteer services meet all regulatory requirements and reflect the compassionate, high-quality standards of Hospice of the North Coast.

Requirements

Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and auto insurance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
Mission-driven, compassionate, and organized
Proficient with electronic records and scheduling systems

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, healthcare administration, or related field preferred
Experience in volunteer management, hospice, or healthcare setting strongly preferred

Responsibilities

The Volunteer Coordinator recruits, screens, and onboards volunteers, then ensures they are trained, supported, and scheduled appropriately for patient care, music therapy, pet therapy, and veteran-to-veteran services.
This role coordinates volunteer documentation and oversees special activities such as Honor Salute ceremonies for veteran patients.
The coordinator provides ongoing training, supervision, and recognition to promote volunteer satisfaction and retention, while fostering strong communication between volunteers and the interdisciplinary team.
The position also develops community partnerships with schools, veteran groups, and local organizations, represents the agency at events, and promotes volunteer opportunities to expand the program.
Administrative duties include maintaining accurate volunteer records, preparing monthly and annual reports, and participating in quality improvement and team planning.