Administrative Volunteer

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The Administrative Volunteer is carefully selected and trained to be a part of the Hospice team. The function of the administrative volunteer is to provide added support to the staff in all areas of hospice except for direct patient care. Assignment is according to the needs of the hospice staff and the interests of the volunteer. Training is specific to the task assigned. In-services are offered throughout the year for on-going education and attendance is encouraged. Volunteers are evaluated annually by the Volunteer Coordinator.

appropriate staff personnel.

Duties:

1. Assists with volunteer mailings, including copying, collating, folding, affixing labels, etc.
2. Assists with other departmental mailings, including copying, collating, folding, affixing labels, etc.
3. Assists the administrative staff in other duties as required, including fundraising.
4. Updates the volunteer mailing list by keying in of names, addresses, and other information into Database.
5. Maintain an accurate record of hours served for statistical purposes.

Basic Qualifications:

• Realistic goals for his/her involvement in the hospice program that are compatible with the goals and needs of hospice.
• Complete application and undergo interview with Volunteer Coordinator
• Complete a criminal background check
• Complete a health update to include a TB test and drug screen
• Agree with hospice philosophy
• Maintain confidentiality in all matters and sign a confidentiality statement
• Complete mandatory education requirements and competencies
• Verbalizes willingness to work as a member of a team
• Respect for patient/family belief systems
• Honor time commitments (be reliable and punctual)
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, co-workers and health care professionals
• Must be able to read and write
• Complete TB test, mandatory education requirements and written competency reviews on an annual basis