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Volunteer Coordinator – Hospice Services
Part‑Time | 20 Hours per Week | Day Shift
Come join the Hospice Services team and be part of work that truly makes a difference. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients and families during the final chapter of life by promoting dignity, respect, and compassionate relationships. The Volunteer Coordinator is an integral member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), responsible for coordinating and sustaining a strong hospice volunteer program that supports high‑quality patient care.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, builds rapport easily, communicates effectively, and is highly organized. Comfort discussing topics related to death and dying is essential.
Schedule & Hours
Part‑time, 20 hours per week
Day shift
Includes every Saturday and Sunday
Remaining weekday hours are flexible at time of hire, then transition to a set, consistent schedule
Position Summary
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing support of hospice volunteers for Home Health and Hospice. This role serves as a vital link between volunteers, hospice staff, patients, families, and the broader community.
Minimum Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field such as human services, nursing, counseling, social work, healthcare administration, education, or another related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
Experience
One to three years of related experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience resulting in applicable knowledge and skills
Comfort with public speaking and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both within and outside the organization
Performance Responsibilities
Recruit, train, and maintain a sufficient number of hospice volunteers to meet the needs of clients in Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
Coordinate and support 200 hospice volunteers
Participate as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and serve as a communication link and resource between the IDT and hospice volunteers
Assess volunteer service needs for hospice clients and families and match volunteers appropriately
Maintain accurate volunteer records, including documentation of volunteer services provided to clients
Plan and coordinate volunteer recognition events
Serve as a program liaison and representative to community, state, and national organizations and programs
Serve on the volunteer committee
Assist with hospice and volunteer educational programs
Produce and distribute volunteer communications on a regular basis
Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor