Peter Woekel Email & Phone Number

Bend, Oregon, United States

Volunteer Management1. Recruit, train, and oversee all hospice volunteers engaged in direct patient care as well as wider hospice support roles.2. Conduct interviews, background checks, and all onboarding procedures for hospice volunteer base.3. Develop and implement new instructional programs for volunteers and staff working in areas of grief and bereavement. 4. Create engaging retention strategies for new and longstanding volunteers.5. Ensure strict compliance with all hospice, Medicare, and healthcare partner policies.6. Maintain highly accurate EMR documentation and reporting to clinical leads.Bereavement Programs1. Provide 1 to 1 bereavement support for family, friends, and caregivers after the passing of loved ones.2. Oversee community based bereavement support groups and other programs for those processing grief and loss.4. Assemble peer-reviewed, culturally competent materials for clients and staff members experiencing grief and loss.3. Develop professional trainings on grief, loss, and other areas of mental health support for hospice clinicians.4. Work alongside local healthcare providers to evaluate current support needs surrounding caregiving, social wellbeing, grief, and bereavement.5. Develop and implement caregiver support programs for family and professional caregivers.

Oversee 15 student leaders and 250+ student volunteers involved in community service programs including resources for the unhoused, addictions support, senior care, immigration and refugee services, youth mentorship, and others. Key responsibilities include:1. Coordinate with local service agencies to provide service learning opportunities for student volunteers.2. Recruit, train, and oversee all Student Life volunteers.3. Supervise 15+ student workers helping manage all volunteer operations including logistical support, team management, training opportunities, and conflict resolution.4. Provide culturally competent training in anti-racism, sexualized violence, implicit bias, trauma-informed care, and other areas critical for working with marginalized people.5. Conduct interviews, background checks, vulnerable person's reports, health and safety training, and other employee hiring/onboarding procedures.6. Oversee volunteer retention initiatives and conduct regular feedback and analysis.7. Maintain positive relationships with local community development organizations and other community stakeholders.8. Collaborate with university stakeholders to provide for student mental health, academic support, and community engagement needs.