Volunteer Coordinator / Bereavement Coordinator

Job Summary

The Volunteer/Bereavement Coordinator manages the hospice volunteer program and bereavement services for patients’ families and caregivers for up to one year following a patient’s death. This role oversees volunteer recruitment, training, and supervision while coordinating grief support, community resources, and program development.

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruit, train, orient, supervise, and evaluate hospice volunteers.

Assess patient and family needs for volunteer services and bereavement support.

Coordinate grief counseling, support groups, follow-up services, and community referrals.

Provide bereavement support and referrals to hospice staff experiencing work-related grief.

Maintain volunteer personnel files, bereavement records, monthly statistics, and community resource lists.

Develop, evaluate, and improve volunteer and bereavement programs.

Coordinate volunteer and bereavement support meetings and educational activities.

Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and collaborate with hospice staff.

Educate community members about hospice volunteer and bereavement services.

Assist with program budgeting and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Maintain professional knowledge and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, Counseling, Public Health, or a related field preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work compassionately with patients, families, volunteers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to maintain confidential records and manage multiple responsibilities.