Volunteer Coordinator

Community Healthcare of Texas•Waco, TX

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About The Position

Community Healthcare of Texas has provided hospice and palliative care services since 1996, serving patients with serious and terminal illnesses throughout North Central Texas. Its mission is to provide compassionate care for people living with illness while supporting those caring for a loved one. The Volunteer Coordinator recruits, trains, places, and supervises volunteers to meet agency needs and accreditation requirements. The position also supports development and fundraising initiatives through volunteer coordination, event assistance, and community engagement. The role may assist with coordinating bereavement services. The position requires proficiency with computers, including Microsoft Office Suite. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, as are experience presenting educational material, knowledge of local volunteer recruitment opportunities, and hospice-agency experience. At least two years of experience recruiting, training, and leading people is required.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience recruiting, training, and leading people.
Computer proficiency.
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (four-year college or university).
Experience presenting educational material to small and large groups.
Knowledge of local volunteer recruiting and sourcing opportunities or venues.
Experience in a hospice agency.

Responsibilities

Provide ongoing community education about Community Healthcare and agency volunteer opportunities.
Screen volunteer applicants for appropriate placements.
Recruit and train new volunteers using the approved Volunteer Training Curriculum.
Manage paper and electronic volunteer records.
Organize annual volunteer recognition and appreciation events.
Educate clinical staff about volunteer roles and appropriate referrals.
Participate in IDG.
Provide ongoing supervision and evaluation for volunteers.
Comply with agency policies and procedures, including those addressing disaster preparedness and response.
Build relationships with volunteers and community members to grow the volunteer program.
May assist with coordinating bereavement services.
Collaborate with the Development team to coordinate volunteer participation, assist with planning and executing fundraising events, and promote community involvement in agency fundraising initiatives.