Hospice Volunteer Lead - Flexible Schedule & Recognition

Broad Reach Healthcare; Chatham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Education assistance

Flexible schedule

Recognition events

Wellness programs

Job summary

Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham, MA is hiring a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and align them with patient needs. You will ensure compliance with hospice regulations and maintain accurate records, working with clinical teams to match volunteers to care plans.

This full-time role offers participation in education, engagement, and retention programs, a supportive team environment, and the chance to impact patients and families during life-limiting illness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience in program development, management and clinical supervision preferred.
• Ability to relate to terminally ill patients and their families.
• Understanding and support of hospice philosophy.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, telephone, documentation and communicationskills.
• Must work harmoniously with diverse staff as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, and select hospice volunteers.
• Coordinate orientation and ongoing training for volunteers.
• Review appropriateness of volunteer involvement on referrals.
• Provide supervision and serve as liaison for volunteers.
• Complete IDG documentation and care plans.
• Participate in biweekly IDG meetings.
• Coordinate an annual volunteer recognition event.
• Support volunteer retention through outreach.

Skills

Volunteer management

Recruitment

Training & supervision

Program development

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Broad Reach Hospice in Chatham, MA is hiring a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and align them with patient needs. You will ensure compliance with hospice regulations and maintain accurate records, working with clinical teams to match volunteers to care plans.

This full-time role offers participation in education, engagement, and retention programs, a supportive team environment, and the chance to impact patients and families during life-limiting illness.