Senior Volunteer Coordinator

About the role

At Providence at Home with Compassus, volunteers play a crucial role in supporting patients, families, and communities through hospice and palliative care programs. The Senior Volunteer Services Coordinator leads, supports, and grows a dedicated volunteer network while ensuring compassionate, meaningful experiences for those served.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate volunteers supporting various programs including Hospice Adult Programs, Hospice and Palliative Care Pediatric Programs, Complementary Care, Grief Support, Camp Erin, and others.
• Recruit, screen, facilitate intake process, and orient new volunteers; assist with training and education events.
• Support Camp Erin by ensuring logistical needs are met, coordinating debriefing sessions, and managing volunteers.
• Collaborate with the hospice team to contribute to overall function, manage time effectively, and communicate with team members.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement activities and adhere to professional standards and organizational policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to health care or social services, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with health care or social service organizations, preferably in volunteer recruitment, training, management, and coordination.
• Experience in children and families in a bereavement setting preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with electronic medical records systems.

Skills

• Mathematical skills: ability to perform basic calculations and record data accurately.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

Compassus offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and more. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonuses.