Hospice Volunteer Program Lead (Vancouver/Portland)

Shalom Hospice of Washington; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalom Hospice of Washington seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and manage the volunteer program in our Vancouver office, with occasional travel to the Portland site.

You will recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, develop orientation, track service data, and collaborate with the hospice team to meet patient and family needs. This role supports program development and quality improvement efforts.

Qualifications

• College degree required; advanced degree preferred in human services.
• Minimum two years in health care setting; hospice or volunteer experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise, coordinate, and evaluate volunteers.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy.
• Ability to develop and manage volunteer programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain volunteer training and orientation.
• Recruit, educate, and select volunteers from multiple sessions.
• Supervise and evaluate volunteers.
• Maintain monthly statistics and volunteer time records.
• Participate in budget development for the program.
• Attend interdisciplinary meetings and share program info with groups.
• Contribute to quality improvement teams and update policies.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Volunteer supervision

Recruitment & training

Program coordination

Hospice knowledge

Education

College degree

Advanced degree in human services preferred

Job description

Shalom Hospice of Washington seeks a Volunteer Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and manage the volunteer program in our Vancouver office, with occasional travel to the Portland site.

You will recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, develop orientation, track service data, and collaborate with the hospice team to meet patient and family needs. This role supports program development and quality improvement efforts.