Hospice Volunteer - In Home or Office

HOSPICE VOLUNTEER 

Want to give back and make a big difference in the community?  Become a Hospice Volunteer at Charleston's Interim Healthcare. 

The administrative (non-patient) volunteer provides support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies.

The Caregiving (patient care) volunteer provides personal care and support services according to his/her experience and training and in compliance with organization policies. 

This is not a paid position; it is on a voluntary basis only. 

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Successful completion of the hospice’s volunteer training and orientation program


• Previous volunteer experience may be helpful.

Essential Functions:

• Serves as an integral member of the hospice team in the administrative/office setting.


• Participates in volunteer general orientation and additional training as appropriate to assigned duties.


• Participates in volunteer educational in-services.


• Completes assignments as requested and assigned.


• Documents volunteer services accurately and appropriately


• Maintains open communication and reports regularly to the Volunteer Coordinator or designee.


• May have access to personal health information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities.  Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is further defined by each organization/department.

Possible Duties for Administrative:

Clerical/Office Work:

• Photocopying


• Filing


• Assisting with mailings and packet assembly


• Answering phones


• Data entry

Building/Office Maintenance:

• Cleaning


• Supply Management


• Groundskeeping

Special Projects:

• Cooking/Baking/Food Prep


• Sewing/Quilting


• Crafts

Community Relations:

• Fundraising


• Speaking engagements


• Health fairs


• Job fairs

Possible Duties for Caregiving:

• Patient companionship/support


• Patient caregiver companionship/support


• Respite relief for patient caregiver


• Light housekeeping


• Outside maintenance/chores


• Shopping/errands


• Laundry


• Meal preparation


• Bereavement telephone calls


• Bereavement companionship visits


• Bereavement support group assistance


• Funeral/viewing


• Bereavement memorial service assistance

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required:

• Desire to be of service to others


• Ability to work  as a team member


• Experience, knowledge or willingness to learn in area being assigned


• Meets all health requirements set by Interim HealthCare Hospice, if applicable


• Able to provide proof of valid driver’s license, if applicable


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Good organizational skills


• Able to hear, speak, and write and read in English in a manner understood by most people


• Able to read ten (10) point or larger type


• Able to effectively handle multiple tasks or functions


• Able to read and follow written instructions and document services provided

Working Conditions & Physical Effort: 

• Able to occasionally travel locally from assignment to assignment


• Able to frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and reach freely


• Able to frequently grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects


• Able to occasionally lift and carry up to 50 pounds in order to carry out daily job functions and related activities that may be required.