VOLUNTEER SUMMARY:
Serves as a member of the Hospice IDG. Provides respite services to assigned patients and families.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Educational/Degree: High school graduate or GED, preferred.

Training/Licensure: Completes Hospice training program.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability: Willingness to work as a Hospice team member. Demonstrated knowledge and well-developed communication skills.

Experience: Previous experience with volunteering, grief, and/or bereavement, preferred.

VOLUNTEER FACTORS:
Physical Requirements:
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to
function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position.
Mental Requirements:
Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available, and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative, and possess good interpersonal skills. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

VOLUNTEERING Conditions:
Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions, and hazardous materials.

Transportation:
Must have a current valid driver’s license, auto liability insurance, and reliable transportation.

Essential Functions:
1. Serves as a member of the IDG as requested.
2. Provides assigned respite services to patient and/or family.
3. Understands and implements appropriate interventions for death and dying.
4. Provides emotional support and compassionate care to the patient and family unit.
5. Communicates at the appropriate level with each patient and family.
6. Documents services are provided to each patient and family.
7. Coordinate efforts with the Volunteer Coordinator if not able to provide assigned services.
8. Consult with team members for issues relating to the patient/family plan of care