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  • susan pauly August 17, 2016 at 8:33am

    Hello , I have a question regarding Volunteer Activity documentation. I am new at my position, the previous coordinator left and wont have any contact with me to answer questions, so this is very frustrating to figure out on my own, No one here know anything about my position or regulations. My question is, Do I need to file a copy of the volunteers activity report in their personal file and send one to medical records?  I keep one in the activity binder, as well as make case Comm notes in the medical record? I am not sure why we need so many copies in so many places?

  • Georgia Place July 25, 2011 at 6:18am
    What do you consider a "fair" hourly rate of pay for a Hospice Volunteer Coordinator with 4 or more years of experience?
  • Georgia Place November 26, 2010 at 10:01am
    I am looking for some details about spontaneous volunteers. Does anyone know where I might look?
  • Marcia Ortiz October 20, 2010 at 6:37am
    My administrator would like me to provide infromation on the ratio of volunteers to patients at various hospices? If you'd be so kind as to tell me what you total census is and how many volunteers you have, I'd be most appreciative. The timeline for this infromaiton is 10/27/10. So your prompt attnetion would be appreciated.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail me at marcia@rozeroomhospice.org. Thank you.
  • Greg Schneider July 14, 2010 at 7:39am
    Certified in Volunteer Administration -- check out their website
  • Kathleen Moen July 14, 2010 at 12:45am
    Hi, I am just now joining this group and am wondering what CVA stands for? Also, I am looking for a job description for Hospice Volunteer Manager preferably in one of our regs. My administrator is willing to give me a promotion from VC to VM if I can provide something in the regs or nhpco, etc. Help!
  • Jennifer Thompson May 18, 2010 at 7:30am
    many community colleges have classes on volunteer management. You might also check your local DOVA group, who might offer classes. Our local volunteer Central offer 2 day volunnter management training series. At one time the University of Colorado offer a degree in volunteer management but don't know if it still exist and if it is on-line. I still encourage you to start the CVA program is you have all the qualifications that are needed for certification.

    Please feel free to call me to discuss if you wish

    Jennifer Thompson, CVA
    Rivercross Hospice - Tulsa
    1/888.617.2273
  • Linda Daniels May 17, 2010 at 1:12pm
    A good place to look for classes in at a community college in your area.
    I have heard they exist in certain areas.
  • christie geltz May 17, 2010 at 5:24am
    I just have a question I hope someone canhelp me with. I got info on CVA and their certification. I missed it for this year but wonder if anyone has any other suggestions on where to take classes on line oin at a college for easier certification in volunteerism. hope someone can help me- thanks
  • Jennifer Thompson April 28, 2010 at 5:38am
    Deborah, do you hold these sessions during the day or in the evening. Currently all my volunteers work, so I am always interested in how to getting working volunteers to in-services

    Jennifer Thompson
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