Job Summary
The Volunteer Coordinator leads the volunteer program supporting hospice patients and their families. This role recruits, prepares, and supervises volunteers who provide essential services, ensures the program meets applicable federal requirements, and connects volunteers with the interdisciplinary care team. A strong understanding of hospice philosophy is important to carrying out the role effectively.
Responsibilities
- Recruit volunteers to support hospice patients and their families.
- Provide training and ongoing supervision to volunteers delivering essential services.
- Monitor the volunteer program for compliance with federal regulations.
- Act as a liaison between volunteers and the interdisciplinary care team.
Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Current CPR certification.
- Strong understanding of hospice philosophy.
- A bachelor’s degree or at least four years of related experience in healthcare or volunteer administration is preferred.
Heartland Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
