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7 people are interested
Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Elara Caring
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7 people are interested
Great Lakes Caring Hospice, a leading care provider in the Midwest, is looking for compassionate volunteers willing to donate their time to provide exceptional end-of-life care to local hospice patients and their families. Great Lakes Caring depends on volunteers to help meet the needs of our patients. As the Volunteer Coordinator, I oversee all volunteers in the Grand Rapids area. I recruit, train, supervise, and retain all volunteers. I am looking for a Volunteer Assistant to work alongside me in the office.
This person will assist with recruiting duties, help with retention, and other miscellaneous volunteer needs.
Some of the duties will include:
Updating internet postings
Traveling with the Volunteer Coordinator to post recruitment flyers in the area
Updating the Volunteer Newsletter
Traveling with the Volunteer Coordinator to special events, such as Veteran Pinnings, Tea Parties, Volunteer Fairs and Senior Fairs
Making Orientation Packets
Organizing donation items
The ideal candidate will be organized, dependable, personable, creative, self-motivated, and compassionate. Volunteer hours are flexible within the work week (Monday-Friday from 8a-5p), but the candidate would ideally be available twice a week for 3-4 hours at a time. Commitment of at least six months preferred.
For more information, contact Britney @ 800-379-1600 ext. 5330 or bcrawley@GreatLakesCaring.com
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About Elara Caring
Location:
630 Kenmoor, Grand Rapids, MI 49546, US
Mission Statement
Elara Caring Hospice encourages a philosophy of care that assists patients, caregivers, family and friends during the final stages of terminal illness. We promote dignity and emphasize quality of life for those who choose to die in familiar surroundings with the ones they love. Right time, Right place, Right Hospice.
Description
Time is our most precious gift. Share your gift with a Hospice patient.
Time is limited, yet of eternal value. What makes it so is how you use it and to whom you give it. Share your gift of time with a patient on their end-of-life journey. No special skills are necessary, just a listening ear and an open heart. It will be some of the most rewarding time you’ll ever spend.
Elara Caring Hospice is currently looking for Volunteers: Companion Volunteers, Pet Therapy, Veteran Volunteers, Office Volunteers, and Crafting Volunteers. We have patients in need in outlying areas as well as the Grand Rapids Area. These areas include Grand Rapids, Big Rapids, Wayland/ Hastings, Greenville, Rockford, Holland, and Saugatuck/Douglas.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
630 Kenmoor Suite 200Grand Rapids, MI 49546
DATE POSTED
May 26, 2015
SKILLS
- Event Design & Planning
- Executive Admin
- Organization
- Recruiting
- Hospice Care
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Six months preferred.