Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice
Overview
Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator in Huntsville, AL. The office location is Huntsville, AL with a coverage area in Madison county. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.
About the role
Volunteers are the heart of hospice care, and we believe in the power of community and human connection to bring comfort, dignity, and peace during life's final chapter. Our Volunteer Coordinator will recruit, train, and support our team of volunteers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in volunteer management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for service.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage volunteer training and orientation programs
- Recruit, educate, and select volunteers through multiple annual sessions
- Assess patient and family needs to match appropriate volunteer services
- Supervise, support, and evaluate volunteers regularly
- Review and update the volunteer program as needed
- Organize volunteer support and education meetings
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings
- Promote hospice volunteer services to individuals and community groups
- Aid with budget planning for volunteer program development
- Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting
- Prior experience in hospice and/or volunteer program management preferred
- Knowledge of the hospice philosophy of care
- Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel
- Skills in planning and delivering volunteer training and orientation programs
- Ability to assess patient and family needs for volunteer services
- Skills in supervising and evaluating volunteer performance
- Ability to coordinate support and educational meetings
- Knowledge of state and federal regulatory requirements related to hospice services
- Ability to communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, community groups, and individuals
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to contribute to budget planning and program development
- Commitment to quality improvement and compliance activities
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)
- Tuition discounts & reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Mileage reimbursement
- Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!
About Hospice of North Alabama
We provide the full spectrum of hospice services, thoughtfully tailored to the individual needs of patients and families. Hospice of North Alabama, an affiliate of Adoration Health, is grounded in a foundational commitment to providing exceptional patient care and championing our agency leadership and teams. We are proud to have expert clinicians and caregivers on our team. We are confident you will find purpose, meaning, and a chance to make a positive impact from day one.
For more information, please visit www.hospiceofnorthalabama.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.