Support Group Facilitator for Hospice Staff

Location: Flexible - Groups will be held virtually or in person based on mutual availability and preference

Organization: RVNAhealth

Commitment: Approximately 1-2 hours per month

Are you a compassionate listener with a background in counseling, social work, or mental health support? Do you believe in the importance of caring for caregivers? Join RVNAhealth as a Support Group Facilitator for our dedicated hospice team.

What You'll Do:

• Facilitate monthly support groups for hospice staff members (physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, volunteers, music therapists, and more)
• Create a safe and confidential space for staff to process grief, reflect on their work, and build resilience
• Guide conversations around common emotional challenges in hospice care such as loss, burnout, and compassion fatigue
• Collaborate with RVNAhealth’s Volunteer and Hospice leadership teams to schedule sessions and ensure ongoing staff engagement

Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience in counseling, social work, bereavement, chaplaincy, or mental health-related fields
• Is comfortable facilitating group discussions with compassion, neutrality, and cultural sensitivity
• Can commit to hosting one session per month, in person (located in our Ridgefield office)
• Is passionate about supporting those who provide end-of-life care

Benefits:

• Provide meaningful support to professionals who show up every day with heart and purpose
• Connection with a compassionate, mission-driven organization
• The chance to make a difference behind the scenes of hospice care

How to Apply:

If you’re interested in helping support the emotional well-being of our hospice team, we’d love to hear from you! Please respond to this Volunteer Match ad or contact Stephanie, Manager of Volunteer Services, at [email protected] or call 203-438-5555 x1025.

You can also visit https://rvnahealth.org/support-us/volunteer/ to learn more and apply.

Help us care for the caregivers. Your skills could make a lasting difference.