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Volunteer Coordinator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in social work, nonprofit management, public administration, or a related field. Nonprofits, universities, and large healthcare systems are the most active sponsors. The annual H-1B cap and lottery apply, so timing your job search around the April filing window matters.
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Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, you will build and support local volunteer programs that connect patients and families with compassionate hospice services. You will recruit and engage volunteers, coordinate assignments based on patient needs, monitor program quality and regulatory compliance, and partner with community organizations to expand awareness and participation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identifies volunteer services within the local community to meet the needs of the community, patients, and families
- Responsible for meeting the Medicare 5% requirement for volunteer services
- Engages within local communities to promote volunteer recruitment and provide education on hospice volunteer services
- Arranges for the assignment of volunteers and provision of volunteer support to patients/caregivers based on the volunteer plan of care
- Provides information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteer program
- Evaluates the volunteer program on an ongoing basis to determine if changes are needed to the services being provided. Participates in QAPI activity
- Investigates and resolves complaints related to volunteer services for assigned care center. Escalates as needed to regional manager of volunteer services
- Conducts in-person assessment for field activity sign-off or patient care visits
- Complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates
- Performs other duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated familiar with general use and functions of computer; internet; e-mail, navigation/starting programs. Self-manage online HR services and training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of direct or indirect supervisory or leadership experience.
Pay Range
$25.70 - $38.60 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Regional Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, you will build and support local volunteer programs that connect patients and families with compassionate hospice services. You will recruit and engage volunteers, coordinate assignments based on patient needs, monitor program quality and regulatory compliance, and partner with community organizations to expand awareness and participation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Identifies volunteer services within the local community to meet the needs of the community, patients, and families
- Responsible for meeting the Medicare 5% requirement for volunteer services
- Engages within local communities to promote volunteer recruitment and provide education on hospice volunteer services
- Arranges for the assignment of volunteers and provision of volunteer support to patients/caregivers based on the volunteer plan of care
- Provides information to individuals and community groups about hospice volunteer program
- Evaluates the volunteer program on an ongoing basis to determine if changes are needed to the services being provided. Participates in QAPI activity
- Investigates and resolves complaints related to volunteer services for assigned care center. Escalates as needed to regional manager of volunteer services
- Conducts in-person assessment for field activity sign-off or patient care visits
- Complies with policies, procedures, and regulatory mandates
- Performs other duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree OR 3+ years experience in a related field.
- Demonstrated familiar with general use and functions of computer; internet; e-mail, navigation/starting programs. Self-manage online HR services and training.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1+ year of direct or indirect supervisory or leadership experience.
Pay Range
$25.70 - $38.60 hourly rate
Annual total cash compensation for this role assumes full-time employment (40 weekly hours) at full productivity and generally follows the range above. Total cash compensation includes earnings from per visit point pay and hourly pay and is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience and may increase over time based on productivity and performance in the role. This role receives two types of compensation depending on the work being performed. When conducting visits, you will be paid per visit point rate compensation. Your per visit pay will be calculated by multiplying your per visit point rate by the productivity points you accrue for various types of visits. Each type of visit is assigned a certain number of productivity points that is inclusive of "direct" and "indirect" patient care activities. Visits are assigned based on patient and business needs. The number of visits performed each week will vary based on individual productivity targets and the productivity points assigned to the visits performed. You will be paid your hourly rate for certain non-visit activities such as orientation. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your pay, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Volunteer Coordinator
Document your degree's direct relevance
USCIS scrutinizes Volunteer Coordinator petitions because the role isn't always seen as requiring a specific degree. Gather syllabi, transcripts, and a credential evaluation showing your degree directly maps to volunteer management, community organizing, or nonprofit administration.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, teaching hospitals, and nonprofit research organizations are cap-exempt, meaning your H-1B petition can be filed any time of year without entering the lottery. These institutions also hire Volunteer Coordinators regularly and have established HR processes for sponsorship.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Volunteer Coordinator roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history, so you're applying to organizations that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor rather than guessing from job postings.
Request a specialty occupation support letter
Ask your prospective employer to document why the Volunteer Coordinator role specifically requires a degree, not just prefers one. A strong employer support letter addressing the specialty occupation definition is one of the most effective ways to reduce RFE risk on this job title.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Look up the SOC code for your role using the OFLC Wage Search before salary discussions. The employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage, so knowing the threshold protects you from offers that can't legally support an H-1B filing.
Align your job offer timing with the lottery window
H-1B registrations open in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer from a cap-subject employer in May, you'll wait nearly a year for the next lottery. Target offers between October and February to maximize your lead time before registration opens.
H-1B Visa Volunteer Coordinator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Volunteer Coordinator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS looks for evidence that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field like social work, nonprofit management, or public administration. A generic job description listing a degree as preferred rather than required will often trigger a Request for Evidence. Your employer needs to make a clear, written case that the duties are degree-dependent.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Volunteer Coordinator positions?
Universities, large hospital systems, and established nonprofits are the most consistent sponsors for this role. They have dedicated HR and legal teams familiar with H-1B filings and are often cap-exempt, which removes the lottery barrier entirely. Smaller community nonprofits rarely sponsor because of cost and administrative complexity, so your search should prioritize larger, mission-driven institutions. Migrate Mate lets you filter by employers with verified LCA filing history in this role category.
Can a nonprofit sponsor my H-1B as a Volunteer Coordinator?
Yes. Nonprofits affiliated with universities or engaged in nonprofit research are cap-exempt and can file H-1B petitions at any time. Other nonprofits are cap-subject and must go through the annual lottery. In either case, the nonprofit must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL and pay the required USCIS filing fees, which can be a barrier for smaller organizations with tight budgets.
What SOC code applies to Volunteer Coordinator roles for the LCA?
Volunteer Coordinators are most commonly classified under SOC 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers) or 13-1151 (Training and Development Specialists), depending on the specific duties. The O*NET profile for each code describes the typical degree requirements and job tasks. The employer and their attorney choose the SOC code when filing the LCA with DOL, and that choice affects the prevailing wage level your offer must meet.
What happens to my H-1B status if my sponsoring employer's funding is cut or the role is eliminated?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and role. If the position is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsor, change to another visa status, or depart the U.S. The new employer must file a new H-1B transfer petition before the grace period ends. For Volunteer Coordinators at grant-funded organizations, this is a real risk worth raising during the offer negotiation stage.