Volunteer Coordinator

Building Name: HHH - McClure Miller Respite House

Location Address: 3113 Roosevelt Hwy, Colchester Vermont

Regular

Department: HHH - MMRH Administration

Part Time

Standard Hours: 20

Biweekly Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: Variable

Primary Shift: -

Weekend Needs: Every Other

Salary Range: Min $24.58 Mid $30.94 Max $37.29

Recruiter: Alicia Sherman

Volunteer Coordinator – Hospice Services

Part‑Time | 20 Hours per Week | Day Shift

Come join the Hospice Services team and be part of work that truly makes a difference. Our volunteers play a vital role in supporting patients and families during the final chapter of life by promoting dignity, respect, and compassionate relationships. The Volunteer Coordinator is an integral member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), responsible for coordinating and sustaining a strong hospice volunteer program that supports high‑quality patient care.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, builds rapport easily, communicates effectively, and is highly organized. Comfort discussing topics related to death and dying is essential.

Schedule & Hours

• Part‑time, 20 hours per week
• Day shift approximately 5 to 6hrs, exact hours
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday + one weekend day every other weekend
• Shift hoursflexible at time of hire, then transition to a set, consistent schedule

 

Position Summary

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the recruitment, training, placement, and ongoing support of hospice volunteers for Home Health and Hospice. While supporting the broader hospice volunteer program, the primary focus of this position is coordinating and supporting volunteers serving at McClure Miller Respite House. This role serves as a vital link between volunteers, hospice staff, patients, families, and the broader community.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in a relevant field such as human services, nursing, counseling, social work, healthcare administration, education, or another related discipline; or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Experience

• One to three years of related experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience resulting in applicable knowledge and skills
• Comfort with public speaking and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups both within and outside the organization

Performance Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and maintain a sufficient number of hospice volunteers to meet the needs of clients in Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties
• Coordinate and support 200+ hospice volunteers
• Participate as a member of the Hospice Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) and serve as a communication link and resource between the IDT and hospice volunteers
• Assess volunteer service needs for hospice clients and families and match volunteers appropriately
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, including documentation of volunteer services provided to clients
• Plan and coordinate volunteer recognition events
• Serve as a program liaison and representative to community, state, and national organizations and programs
• Serve on the volunteer committee
• Assist with hospice and volunteer educational programs
• Produce and distribute volunteer communications on a regular basis
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor