Volunteer Coordinator Home Care and Hospice

Fairview Range is hiring a Volunteer Coordinator for our Home Care and Hospice team in Hibbing, MN.

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees multiple aspects of the department operations, including volunteer coordination, fundraising initiatives, supply management and administrative functions to support the home care and hospice team. This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining a comprehensive volunteer program that supports the mission and philosophy of hospice care. Duties include recruiting, training, supervising, and retaining volunteers who provide compassionate support to patients, families, and the hospice team. The Volunteer Coordinator ensures compliance with regulatory standards and promotes volunteer engagement throughout the organization and community. Additionally, this position manages fundraising events and donor relations to sustain program growth, oversees inventory and supply distribution for patient care, and performs a wide range of secretarial/office duties to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, and a deep commitment to the hospice philosophy of compassionate end-of-life care.

Schedule: This position will work 72 to 80 hours per two weeks. The shift length will be 8-hours on the day shift. Weekends: None

Internal posting through: 11/18/25

About Fairview Range

Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.

Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other. 

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for: 

• Planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the hospice volunteer program.
• Developing policies, procedures, and documentation consistent with hospice standards and Medicare/Medicaid regulations.
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of the volunteer program; implement improvements as needed.
• Maintaining volunteer schedules, assessing recruitment needs and ensuring appropriate volunteer coverage.
• Recruiting volunteers through community outreach, speaking engagements, partnerships and collaborating with recruiters/marketing.
• Conducting interviews and screenings to ensure volunteers are suitable for hospice work.
• Matching volunteers to appropriate assignments based on skills, availability, and interests.
• Fostering volunteer engagement, satisfaction, and recognition through regular communication, meetings, and appreciation events.
• Developing and facilitating comprehensive orientation for volunteers that meets regulatory guidelines.
• Providing supervision, guidance, and support to volunteers in all service areas (patient care, bereavement, administrative, etc.).
• Addressing performance concerns and ensure volunteers adhere to hospice policies, procedures and boundaries.
• Coordinating ongoing educational opportunities after the orientation period.
• Providing education to hospice staff and community groups on the role of hospice volunteers.
• Maintaining accurate volunteer records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Ensuring volunteer services meet or exceed all state, federal, and accreditation requirements (i.e., COPs, TJC).
• Tracking and documenting volunteer hours and activities to meet the regulatory requirement that at least 5% of total hospice patient care hours are provided by volunteers.
• Preparing reports for management, boards, and regulatory agencies.
• Planning, organizing, and executing fundraising events.
• Developing creative fundraising strategies to reach revenue goals and expand donor engagement.
• Assisting in writing and submitting grant proposals and funding applications.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with donors, sponsors, and community partners.
• Managing donor acknowledgments, thank-you letters, and recognition programs.
• Coordinating memorial and tribute gift programs, ensuring sensitivity and accuracy.
• Collaborating with the marketing team to develop promotional materials, social media content, and newsletters related to fundraising.

Required Qualifications

• Associate's degree or completion of post-secondary diploma/certificate program in related field
• Microsoft Office experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 1 year experience in community organization, event planning, fundraising, public relations, business procedures, writing, and/or public speaking.
• Hospice experience
• Public relations experience

Fairview Range offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/rguswhch

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

Salary : $19 - $27