Copy of Volunteers Needed

Administrative Volunteer provides support to office personnel through clerical and administrative functions. An administrative volunteer may assist with answering telephones, filing, making copies, data entry or helping to create admission packets.

Administrative Volunteer must possess strong communication skills, must be dependable, self directed, and flexible and have the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. He/ she must have an understanding of Hospice Services and be willing to participate in peer support/ continuing education meetings. Additionally, he/ she must:

1. Be at least 16 years of age
2. Provide the following paperwork, co-signed by a parent/ guardian if under the age of 18:

a. Completed Volunteer Application

b. 2 References

c. Code of Conduct Attestation Statement

d. Signed Permission for Background Check

e. Signed Permission for Drug Screen

1. Have satisfactory references from employers and/ or professional peers
2. Have a satisfactory criminal background check (as required by state)
3. Successfully complete the Administrative Volunteer orientation

Direct Care Volunteer serves as an additional support to patients and families dealing with a terminal illness and end-of-life issues. Support is provided in a variety of ways, including the provision of companionship and socialization to patients, or offering respite to stressed caregivers. Direct Care Volunteers may also make tuck in calls to patients and families. All care provided by the Direct Care Volunteer is outlined in the Volunteer Care Plan and agreed upon by the Interdisciplinary Group (IDG).

Direct Care Volunteer must possess the ability to actively listen and communicate compassionately with patients, families, and caregivers at the end-of-life. He/she has the ability to work as a team with family members and hospice staff. He/she must have the ability to respect patient/family belief systems, emotional maturity and sensitivity. Must be dependable and have access to reliable transportation. He/ she must have an understanding of Hospice philosophy and goals, and be willing to participate in peer support/ continuing education meetings on a regular basis.

Veteran Volunteers must successfully complete additional orientation specific to this role.