Volunteer Coordinator

Penn Medicine; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare seeks a passionate Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support hospice volunteer programs. This role involves planning, recruiting, and training volunteers while ensuring effective communication between clients and the interdisciplinary team. Join a dedicated organization that values collaboration and innovation, and contribute to making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. If you are committed to service and making a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance

Comprehensive benefits program

Employee health programs

Qualifications

• Experience in volunteer coordination and hospice services.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer Hospice volunteer programs.
• Serve as a liaison among clients, families, and volunteers.
• Assist with recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteers.

Skills

Volunteer Coordination

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Supervisory Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1+ years Hospice Volunteer experience

1+ years Supervisory experience

Job description

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical, and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Job Title: Volunteer Coordinator

Department: Wissahickon Patient Services

Entity: Penn Medicine at Home

Hours/Shift: 8:30am-5pm, Monday - Friday, occasional weekends

Summary:

• Assists with planning, coordinating, recruiting, and administering Hospice volunteer programs and services.

Responsibilities:

• Receives requests for services. Schedules and maintains a calendar of volunteer services delivered. Reviews assignments as appropriate with nurse manager and staff.
• Participates with the interdisciplinary team (IDT), nurse manager, and primary nurse in coordinating volunteer services.
• Serves as a liaison among hospice clients, families, volunteers, and the hospice interdisciplinary team.
• Attends hospice department team meetings regularly to assess client needs and provides feedback to hospice IDT and volunteers.
• Links bereavement volunteers with the surviving family members for bereavement support.
• Assists with the recruitment, orientation, and training of all volunteers.
• Maintains records of hospice volunteer hours and visits made. Maintains monthly and annual statistical reports of volunteer activity.
• Provides supervision, evaluation, and support for all volunteers.
• Participates in the organization and planning of community events related to the hospice department.

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Equivalent Experience: 1+ years Hospice Volunteer experience, 1+ years Supervisory experience

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, or any other status protected by law.