Hospice: Volunteer Coordinator - Amarillo Area

Job Summary:

The Volunteer Coordinator has overall responsibility for the Agency’s Volunteer Program.  Volunteers must be used in day-to-day administrative and/or direct patient care roles that meets the needs of the patient and family/caregivers.  The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, training, retaining and supervising volunteers.

Reports to:  Administrator

Job Qualifications:

• Education:  High School Graduate.
• Experience:  Experience in recruitment and management of hospice volunteers, preferred.
• Skills:  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG) and the community.
• Transportation:  Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance required.
• License:  Current driver license.                        

Environmental and Working Conditions:

Primarily office environment; occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; noise level usually moderate.  Occasional travel required.

Physical and Mental Effort:

Sitting is required.  Requires ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and courteous manner at all times.  Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and agency needs.  Ability to travel.