Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Office Location: Huntsville, AL
Coverage area:  Madison county

Schedule:  Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm

Hospice of North Alabama is seeking a compassionate, dedicated and highly organized Volunteer Coordinator in Huntsville, AL . 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. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in volunteer management, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for service. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!  

How YOU will benefit

• Meaningful and sense of purpose-driven work 

• Help shape positive end of life experiences to patients in their final days

• Ability to work independently while also having team support    

• Continuous variety in a dynamic engaging role

• Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company 

• Build skills in leadership, training, public speaking and program management

As a Volunteer Coordinator You will:

• 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

• Assist with budget planning for volunteer program development

• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory standards

Benefits and Perks for You!

• 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!   

* Benefits may vary by employment status

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.
• Skill in planning and delivering volunteer training and orientation programs.
• Ability to assess patient and family needs for volunteer services.
• Skill 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.