Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice

BrightSpring Health Services; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Mileage reimbursement

Wellness programs and discounts

Job summary

Adoration Hospice in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to recruit, train, and support our team of volunteers. This role centers on organizing training, coordinating volunteers, and aligning services with patient and family needs in a hospice setting.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in healthcare volunteer programs, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently while engaging with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and community

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Prior 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Volunteer management

Interpersonal skills

Training & orientation

Needs assessment

Volunteer supervision

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Volunteer Coordinator - Hospice

Our Company

Adoration Health

Job Locations

US-TN-CHATTANOOGA | US-TN-JASPER | US-TN-DUNLAP

ID: 2026-196299

Line of Business: Adoration Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Overview

Office Location: Chattanooga, TN

Coverage area: Hamilton, Marion, and Sequatchie counties

Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8am-5pm

Adoration Hospice is seeking a compassionate, dedicated and highly organized Volunteer Coordinator in Chattanooga, TN. 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,

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.