What are the responsibilities and job description for the Volunteer Coordinator position at Mountain Valley Hospice?
Hospice Volunteer Coordinator
At Mountain Valley, what we do is personal. Personal for those we serve and personal for us. Every day we stand shoulder to shoulder with individuals facing the most daunting challenge they will ever face – a serious, or even a terminal, illness. We help those with advanced illness cope with their day-to-day struggles, whether physical, emotional, social or spiritual. We also aspire to help our communities better understand end-of-life care. For those of us at Mountain Valley, there could never be a more important or rewarding job.
Join Our Team as a Volunteer Coordinator!
Are you passionate about making a difference? Do you believe in the power of volunteerism to transform lives? Mountain Valley Hospice is looking for a creative, compassionate, and personable Volunteer Coordinator who thrives on building meaningful relationships and connecting volunteers with patients and families in need. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys bringing ideas to life, thinking outside the box, organizing meaningful experiences, and creating a welcoming environment where volunteers feel valued and engaged.
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What You’ll Do:
- Recruit & Inspire: Develop creative recruitment strategies to attract and engage volunteers for patient care, administrative support, and special events.
- Make Meaningful Matches: Assign volunteers to roles that align with their skills and interests while meeting the needs of patients, families, and our organization.
- Be a Guide & Mentor: Accompany new volunteers on their first visits to ensure confidence and success.
- Foster Growth & Connection: Plan and lead volunteer meetings, training sessions, and appreciation events.
- Ensure Compliance & Impact: Maintain required volunteer hours to meet Medicare reimbursement guidelines.
- Keep Volunteers Engaged: Use phone calls, newsletters, email campaigns, and personal visits to build strong relationships and retain volunteers.
- Expand Our Reach: Promote the Mountain Valley Volunteer Program through community outreach, public speaking, and one-on-one networking.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Experience: Previous volunteer coordination or recruitment experience is a plus!
- Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and lead volunteers.
- Flexibility: Must be available for occasional evening and weekend activities. Expect to spend 60% of your time in the community.
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At Mountain Valley, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect with a diverse workforce; we make staffing decisions based on knowledge, skills and abilities. Mountain Valley Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived, race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, any other non-merit based factor or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.