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Bella Terra Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$37 - $42/hr

Hospice Chaplain Part Time $37-42/hour plus mileage reimbursement Coachella Valley Coverage Area ... Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet ...

Bella Terra Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Palm Desert, CA · On-site

$37 - $42/hr

Hospice Chaplain Part Time $37-42/hour plus mileage reimbursement Coachella Valley Coverage Area ... Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet ...

Bella Terra Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Palm Desert, CA

$37 - $42/hr

Hospice Chaplain Part Time $37-42/hour plus mileage reimbursement Coachella Valley Coverage Area ... Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet ...

Amazing Hospice Care Inc

Hospice Chaplain

Saginaw, MI · On-site

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Horizon Hospice Care is looking for a Hospice Chaplain to provide services for our patients! About ... care volunteers adequate to meet patient and family/caregiver needs by developing community ...

Liberty Health

HOSPICE CHAPLAIN

Lumberton, NC

HOSPICE CHAPLAIN Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Hospice we understand the unique needs of ... Ability to select, train, and supervise the work of the bereavement volunteers. Visit www ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Dexter, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Roswell, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Roswell, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Ann Arbor, MI

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Ahava Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Westfield, IN

Hospice Chaplain Ahava Hospice is growing and looking for a Chaplain to join our teams' mission and ... Recruits community chaplains, spiritual counselors, and spiritual care volunteers adequate to meet ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Macon, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Fond Du Lac, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Dexter, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Murfreesboro, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Savannah, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Heartland Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Stevens Point, WI · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

Gentiva Hospice

Hospice Chaplain

Hagerman, NM · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

What You'll Do as a Hospice Chaplain: * Provide spiritual and emotional support to patients ... Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Apply Today Join us in expanding access ...

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How much do volunteer hospice chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for volunteer hospice chaplain in the United States is $68,665.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $77,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a volunteer hospice chaplain?

Volunteer Hospice Chaplains are trained individuals who provide spiritual and emotional support to patients and families receiving hospice care. They work as part of a multidisciplinary team to offer comfort, guidance, and a compassionate presence regardless of religious affiliation or beliefs. Their role often includes listening, facilitating spiritual rituals, and helping patients find meaning and peace during the end-of-life journey. Volunteer chaplains may also support hospice staff and assist with bereavement services for families.

How does a volunteer hospice chaplain typically collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team?

As a Volunteer Hospice Chaplain, you will regularly work alongside nurses, social workers, physicians, and other volunteers to provide holistic care for patients and their families. You'll participate in team meetings, share insights on patients' spiritual needs, and may help coordinate visits or support sessions. Effective communication and a collaborative spirit are vital, as your role complements medical and emotional care with spiritual support, ensuring each patient's beliefs and preferences are honored throughout their hospice journey.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a volunteer hospice chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Volunteer Hospice Chaplain, you need a background in theology or pastoral care, experience working with end-of-life patients, and often an endorsement or certification from a faith community. Familiarity with electronic medical record systems and basic bereavement counseling tools is beneficial. Compassion, active listening, and cultural sensitivity are crucial soft skills for supporting patients and families during difficult times. These abilities ensure that spiritual and emotional needs are met, providing comfort and dignity to individuals in hospice care.

What is the difference between Volunteer Hospice Chaplain vs Volunteer Bereavement Counselor?

AspectVolunteer Hospice ChaplainVolunteer Bereavement Counselor
CertificationsOften requires spiritual or religious training, chaplain certification preferredMay require counseling or grief support certifications
Work EnvironmentHospice settings, patient homes, hospitalsSupport groups, counseling centers, community settings
Employer & IndustryHospice organizations, healthcare providersNonprofits, mental health agencies, community organizations

While both roles provide emotional and spiritual support, Volunteer Hospice Chaplains focus on spiritual care within hospice settings, often requiring religious training. Volunteer Bereavement Counselors primarily offer grief support and counseling, often in community or support group environments. Both roles are vital in end-of-life and grief care, but they differ in focus, training, and work settings.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Hospice Chaplain job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 61% Full Time, and 37% Part Time. Highlights an 96% In-person, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,665 per year, or $33 per hour.

Hospice Chaplain

LilyCare Hospice of New Jersey

Florham Park, NJ • On-site

$30 - $33/hr

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Hospice Chaplain – Part-Time (Full-Time Opportunity Possible)
Location: Florham Park, New Jersey

LilyCare Hospice is a growing community-based hospice providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and families in their homes and facilities across New Jersey. We are hiring a part-time Hospice Chaplain to join our interdisciplinary team, with the potential to grow into a full-time role as our census expands.

About the Role

As a Hospice Chaplain, you'll provide spiritual care and support to terminally ill patients and their families, honoring each person's beliefs and traditions regardless of faith background. You'll be a core member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), working alongside nurses, social workers, aides, and physicians, and serve as a bridge between the hospice and the local religious community. This is a field-based role visiting patients where they live.

Responsibilities

  • Perform initial spiritual assessments of assigned patients and develop and update the Spiritual Plan of Care

  • Provide direct spiritual support to patients, families, hospice staff, and volunteers

  • Contact patients and families or coordinate with community clergy in accordance with the Plan of Care

  • Serve as a liaison between the IDT and the religious community in the service area

  • Participate in IDT meetings and keep the team informed of changes in patient/family spiritual needs

  • Work with the Bereavement Coordinator to support the spiritual needs of grieving families

  • Document all visits and activities accurately and on time in the patient's medical record

  • Assist with volunteer training and community awareness events as requested

  • Participate in quality improvement activities

  • Share in on-call coverage according to schedule and need

Qualifications

  • Degree from an accredited theological school preferred

  • Ordained, with at least two years of pastoral experience

  • Ability to counsel and support people from diverse religious and spiritual backgrounds

  • Knowledge of the religious community within the hospice service area

  • Understanding of and agreement with the hospice philosophy of care

  • Hospice or palliative care experience preferred; Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) a plus

  • Strong communication skills and ability to relate to a wide variety of patients and families

  • Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and dependable transportation; ability to travel to patient homes and facilities throughout the service area

Why LilyCare

  • Part-time schedule with a path to full-time as we grow

  • Supportive interdisciplinary team environment

  • Orientation and ongoing training in hospice philosophy and practice

  • Meaningful work with a mission-driven, growing organization