Volunteer Librarian - Hospice Library Coordinator
united hospice palliative care of arizonaPhoenix, AZ
Volunteer Librarian - Hospice Library Coordinator
united hospice palliative care of arizonaPhoenix, AZ
yesterday
Occupations
Librarians and Media Collections SpecialistsLibrary Assistants, ClericalLibrary TechniciansIndustries
Libraries and ArchivesServices for the Elderly and Persons with DisabilitiesHome Health Care ServicesAbout the role
We are seeking a compassionate and organized Volunteer Librarian to support our hospice program through reading and literature. This unique volunteer role helps maintain both a physical and digital library of supportive materials designed to offer comfort, reflection, and gentle engagement during end-of-life care.
Role Overview:
- Fulfilling book requests from patients, families, and volunteers
- Maintaining and organizing a small physical lending library for volunteer visits
- Creating and updating a simple catalog of available books and materials
- Coordinating occasional book drives to grow and refresh the collection
- Developing and maintaining a digital library of reading materials and grief/support resources for families
Helping identify appropriate reading materials for different ages and needs (comfort reading, spiritual resources, light literature, etc.)
Requirements:
- Organized and comfortable managing books, lists, or small inventories
- Compassionate and sensitive to the needs of hospice patients and grieving families
- Comfortable using basic digital tools (email, spreadsheets, or simple online folders)
- Reliable and able to work independently with light coordination from staff
Library, teaching, bookstore, or administrative experience is helpful but not required.
This flexible role can be structured around your availability. Some tasks can be done remotely, while occasional in-person visits are required for organizing physical materials or supporting book distribution.
Why This Role Matters:
Books can provide comfort, escape, reflection, and peace during difficult moments. This role helps ensure that patients and families have access to meaningful reading materials that support emotional and spiritual well-being.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Occupation
Librarians and Media Collections Specialists
Industry
Libraries and Archives
Posted
yesterday
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