Youth Hospice Volunteer - CEC / ECA

CONTACT NAME : Jennifer Parada

EMAIL and PHONE : , 505-659-7 323

SCHOOL YEAR : 2025-2026

LOCATION : The work environment consists in a facility environment where the patient resides.

WEEKLY HOURS - .5 COURSE CREDIT : No more than 10 hours per week. No more than 6 hours per day, plus complete a self-reflection project and present it during the last week of the internship. Currently a 1 - 2 semester limit.

HOURLY PAY : $15 / hr stipend (No taxes withheld)

WHEN WORK HAPPENS : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 AM - 3 : 00 PM unless instructed differently by your SEL Teacher / Advisor / Mentor Contact Name above.

About Albuquerque Public Schools

Albuquerque Public Schools (APS) is the largest of New Mexico's 89 school districts, serving about a fourth of the state's public school students in 143 schools scattered across 1,200 square miles. APS is the largest employer in Albuquerque, providing full-time jobs for more than 11,000 people, including about 5,300 teachers.

Summary of Position

Hospice Volunteers provide a valuable service to Nevaeh Hospice Program.

As a member of the Hospice team, Hospice Volunteers provide services to Patients and their

families with terminal illness and / or provide administrative support to the Hospice Program.

Direct Care Volunteer Position Duties :

• Sit and visit with patients and families, provide companionship and support. Perform tasks to support the patient.
• Report pertinent observations regarding changes in patient status to the case manager and / or volunteer coordinator.
• Assist with meal preparation, light housekeeping, chores and other tasks as needed.
• Maintain close contact with volunteer coordinator and hospice team.
• Informs volunteer coordinator as soon as possible if unable to make visit.

Administrative Support Volunteer Position :

Hard Skills

Soft Skills

Exposure & Training provided through internship

Working and Physical Conditions / Onboarding Requirements (

Patient Bill of Rights.

Please speak to your SEL Teacher / Advisor / Mentor regarding working and physical conditions at your intern site. You will also be required to sign and upload a W9 and a Parental Permission form. In addition, you will be required to electronically acknowledge Non-Disclosure and Internship agreements.

As part of your application, you will be expected to fill out your emergency contact information, school, and other personal information as required by Albuquerque Public Schools Work-Based Learning programs and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Failure to do so or omission, or erroneous information will result in your application being rejected.