Volunteer Coordinator I

Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care•Colorado Springs, CO

22d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Pikes Peak Hospice & Palliative Care, named one of The Gazette’s Best Workplaces of 2025, is a trusted leader in compassionate end-of-life care. Our dedicated professionals provide exceptional support to every patient and family, and they stay because of our supportive culture, high clinical standards, and meaningful connections throughout the organization and community. Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care has an opening for a Volunteer Coordinator. Coordinates volunteer programs by training, scheduling and managing volunteer services, along with volunteers as assigned to meet the needs of the organization. Responsible for aspects of volunteer services including assessment, in-take, screening, orientation, staff training, scheduling of assignments, and recruitment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two (2) years’ experience in health care setting (hospice or volunteer experience preferred).
Ability to lift, push, pull 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

Coordinates recruitment and support of volunteers by understanding and defining the volunteer role, and providing training and orientation program.
Assures all volunteer documentation meets requirements for accuracy, confidentiality and reflects the patient goals in the plan of care (POC).
Collaborates with volunteers through effective communication, resolving challenges, and evaluating and addressing issues including scheduling.
Assists in activities relating to the volunteer program including hospice training, volunteer meetings, data entry, statistical tracking, maintaining records, and communication tools. Ensures accurate and thorough communication to all volunteers on the teams/groups assigned, as well as with necessary staff members.
Coordinates recognition of volunteer teams and individuals in collaboration with manager and other agency leaders.
Maintains volunteer files and ensures all information including availability, skills and interests are updated in a timely manner.
Attends team meetings as needed and documents patient needs in a timely manner to support volunteers in their ability to work with patient/family.
Collaborates with the Development Department and clinical liaison to inform and educate our community about volunteer opportunities and promote hospice services through continued community outreach.

Benefits

We value engagement, community, and outreach initiatives and know it matters for our team members and our patients. We provide welcoming and supportive care to our patients and a work environment where all team members feel respected and valued.
We support a culture of work-life balance and provide team members with two, free, confidential and robust benefit programs designed to provide solutions to the logistical and financial problems that arise in life.
Employer pays over 90% of employee medical premium in some plans
Health Savings Account (HSA) with significant Employer Funding: Single $1,000, Family $2,000
Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation Pay): 18 days in the first year for FT team members
Seven Paid Holidays with an additional Floating Holiday
403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match: 50% match up to 8% of total compensation
Company-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
Career & Logo wear
Education Reimbursement Program
Clinical Career Ladders
Certification Pay
Generous Discover-a-Star Team Member Referral Program
Team Member Service Awards
Early Wage Access
Legal and Identity Protection
Robust Leadership Development Training Programs
Mileage and Expense Reimbursement: Sixty-two and a half cents per mile – one of the highest in the industry!