Hospice Volunteer Coordinator- East Valley

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Volunteer Specialist is directly responsible to the Volunteer Coordinator for patient/family needs and

services. The Volunteer Specialist is responsible for coordinating and communicating with volunteers

and team for Canyon Home Care and Hospice.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Schedule, and supervise the volunteer program.

2. Introduce volunteers to patients and families.

3. Responsible for volunteer documentation, including patient care records, hours, and in-service

participation.

4. Conduct pre- and post- training interviews, summarize volunteer training evaluations.

5. Plan, organize, and attend volunteer training sessions, volunteer support meetings and in-services.

6. Document active and ongoing efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.

7. Conduct initial and ongoing volunteer satisfaction surveys and evaluations.

8. Assist with planning community education. Participate in speaking and organizing community

educational offerings as needed.

9. Assist with fund raising activities at request of Volunteer Coordinator.

10. Provide direct supervision of the volunteers and be available for questions anytime they are on

assignment and may need assistance.