Under general supervision of the executive director, the Volunteer/Activity Coordinator is responsible for the continuation and further development of all aspects of the Hospice House Volunteer program. The individual is also responsible for scheduling a variety of activities for residents and families of Hospice House.The volunteer coordinator will oversee a vibrant volunteer program that has been in operation since Hospice House opened. The coordinator will recruit, educate, support, oversee, care for, schedule and direct and or re-direct the Hospice House volunteers. Hospice House volunteers typically assist with resident care, sit with residents for friendly visits, offer comfort or security to fearful residents and/or families and friends, extend hospitality to all, answer phones, bake cookies, etc. The volunteer coordinator will schedule inservice education and volunteer appreciation events periodically. The coordinator will maintain volunteer records (education, inservice, hours of volunteerism, database, etc.) and may develop a volunteer newsletter. The volunteer coordinator will also facilitate activities for residents and families in conjunction with current volunteers and affiliated community organizations such as Merry Makers, Healing Touch Practitioners, Pet Therapy volunteers, Omaha Musicians Guild performers, etc.