Hospice Volunteer Program Lead

VitalCaring Group; Ocean Springs, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Meaningful Impact

Supportive Team

Career Growth

Competitive Pay

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

FSAs & HSAs

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Employee Referral

Prepaid Legal

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteer training, recruitment, and coordination for hospice services. The role focuses on supporting patients and families with compassion and community involvement.

You will supervise volunteers, maintain essential records, participate in budget planning, and contribute to quality improvement efforts while fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a health care setting. Hospice and/or volunteer experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteer services.
• Understands hospice philosophy.
• Ability to organize and develop volunteer hospice personnel for both patient and organizational needs.
• Ability to manage a group of individuals providing volunteer time and who will be considered employees.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain volunteer training and orientation program.
• Recruits, educates, and selects volunteers from at least three recruitment sessions a year.
• Establish a need for volunteer services with the patient and family/caregiver and entire hospice team.
• Supervise and evaluate volunteers in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Maintains monthly statistics.
• Maintains current personnel files.
• Attends interdisciplinary group meetings.
• Provides information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteer services.
• Participates as needed in the budget preparation for program development.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
• Accepts and performs other related duties and responsibilities.

Education

College degree, advanced degree in human services preferred

Job description

VitalCaring Group in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to lead volunteer training, recruitment, and coordination for hospice services. The role focuses on supporting patients and families with compassion and community involvement.

You will supervise volunteers, maintain essential records, participate in budget planning, and contribute to quality improvement efforts while fostering a supportive, collaborative team environment.