Volunteer

VOLUNTEER (UNPAID)

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.

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