Hospice Volunteer Coordinator

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.

Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.

Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.

We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.

Responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the Hospice service volunteer program, including determining needs for volunteers, placing volunteers, training volunteers, and working to increase and enhance volunteer retention. Work includes directing, overseeing and evaluating the work of volunteers who provide offsite services in patient homes. Some program planning and implementation is included. Maintaining volunteer hours is essential to the Hospice program's compliance with Medicare requirements for reimbursements. As such, the Volunteer Coordinator-Hospice must ensure volunteer hour requirements are met, volunteer training is adequately documented, and make continual efforts to recruit and retain volunteers.

Work requires strong communication and time management skills, as well as the ability to effectively recruit, screen, place and evaluate an adequate volunteer work force.

• Assesses patient/family need for volunteers and facilitates volunteer placement.
• Places qualified volunteers in the patient support or program support areas according to policy.
• Handles concerns and promotes good relations between staff, volunteers, and patient/families.
• Documents referral placement activities.
• Informs team members of volunteer placement.
• Serves as liaison between volunteer services and the interdisciplinary team.

Required

• Two years of recent related work experience, including supervisory experience with employees or volunteers, that demonstrates the attainment of the requisite job knowledge, skills and abilities. and

Preferred

• College level coursework in communications and English and Experience in public relations, as a hospital volunteer, or coordinating volunteer and/or community outreach activities, upon hire and
• Practical experience in recruiting, screening and interviewing