What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Ambercare?
Ambercare Hospice is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to join our newly restructured team in Espanola, NM. Under new leadership, we are proud to cultivate a culture rooted in compassion, trust, flexibility, and transparency. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive transformation—where team members support and uplift one another in order to provide the highest quality care to patients and their families during life’s most critical moments.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.
Ambercare is a leader in home health and hospice care throughout New Mexico, with over 20 years of trusted service. As part of the Addus HomeCare family, we serve thousands of patients across the region—combining heart, professionalism, and the highest standards of care.
Why Choose a Career with Ambercare Hospice?
- Monday – Friday with flexibility scheduling
- Competitive pay PLUS mileage.
- Meaningful work supporting patients and families in their time of greatest need
- Career Growth: 80% of our nurse leaders started in field roles—we promote from within.
- Manageable Caseloads: We believe in quality over quantity—our average patient load is kept reasonable so you can focus on what matters most: care.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Enjoy full benefits starting the first of the month after hire, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. A 401(k) with company match, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and a Hospice Certification bonus and salary increase. Plus, earn merit-based raises based on your performance.
- Develop and implement Volunteer Training Program.
- Recruit and train volunteers.
- Develop and maintain volunteer retention programs.
- Assures compliance with all regulatory issues related to volunteers.
- Develop programs that maximize the use of volunteers in both clinical and administrative services.
- Assumes other duties as developed by the Director of Operations
- Assists in the recruitment, training and development of all volunteer programs as needed.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and the ability to speak before groups with sensitivity and compassion.
- Significant group organizational experience.
- Volunteer experience desired, particular in recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers.
- Knowledge of hospice.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
- Demonstrates excellent observation, problem solving, verbal and written communications.
- Shows ability to organize and prioritize workload independently
Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.