Volunteer Coordinator

Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

At Cadre Family Companies, our mission is simple:
People First, Always. We are a family of healthcare organizations committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care while creating an environment where our team members can thrive personally and professionally. Whether supporting patients, families, or one another, we believe meaningful work starts with exceptional people.

When you join Cadre, you'll become part of a collaborative team that values integrity, accountability, innovation, and kindness. We celebrate diverse perspectives, encourage professional growth, and empower our team members to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for purpose—we'd love to meet you.

As a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, you'll play an important role in developing and managing a meaningful volunteer program that supports hospice patients and their families.

You'll be responsible for recruiting, engaging, training, coordinating, and supporting volunteers who provide companionship, respite, emotional support, and practical assistance to patients and families throughout their end-of-life journey.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, organized, community-minded, dependable, and enthusiastic about building relationships. The ideal candidate will be comfortable engaging with individuals and organizations throughout the community and will have a genuine passion for hospice care and supporting others.

This position requires the ability to travel throughout the assigned service area as needed.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit & Develop Volunteers
• Develop and implement creative strategies to recruit and retain volunteers from the local community.
• Establish relationships with schools, churches, civic organizations, businesses, community groups, and other organizations to identify potential volunteers.
• Promote volunteer opportunities through community outreach, events, volunteer fairs, and other engagement opportunities.
• Communicate the value and impact of hospice volunteers and educate community members about the hospice philosophy.
• Build a diverse and engaged volunteer network aligned with the organization's mission and values.

Train & Support Volunteers

• Conduct volunteer orientation and training programs covering hospice philosophy, patient and family support, communication, boundaries, confidentiality, and volunteer responsibilities.
• Ensure volunteers understand their roles, responsibilities, and expectations before beginning assignments.
• Provide ongoing guidance, encouragement, and support to volunteers.
• Maintain regular communication with volunteers and address questions, concerns, or challenges as they arise.
• Recognize and celebrate volunteer contributions and foster a positive volunteer experience.

Coordinate Patient & Family Support

• Match volunteers with patients and families based on their skills, interests, availability, and individual needs.
• Coordinate volunteer services such as companionship, respite support, emotional support, practical assistance, and other approved activities identified in the patient's plan of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary hospice team to identify appropriate volunteer opportunities and patient/family needs.
• Develop individualized volunteer support plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Help ensure volunteer involvement enhances the patient's quality of life while respecting dignity, privacy, preferences, and personal boundaries.
• Provide support and guidance to volunteers as they navigate the unique needs of patients and families receiving hospice care.

Collaborate with the Hospice Team

• Work closely with the interdisciplinary team to…