Help us serve our patients their families and our communities with compassion and kindness
Become a volunteer at Geisinger
Want to make a difference? Share your time and talents by volunteering at Geisinger. Get started:
Caring cart
Visit with patients and their families and offer comfort items.
Support services
Perform clerical support item delivery and distribution, patient mobility, patient escort/discharge and patient rounding.
Companion and patient visitor
Visiting and comforting patients.
Pet therapy volunteers
Owners and handlers of certified therapy dogs visit inpatient areas, outpatient clinics and hospital departments to bring joy, stress relief and companionship to patients, guests and employees.
Emergency room
Comforting patients in our emergency rooms.
Fresh Food Farmacy
Helping in our Fresh Food Farmacy by performing tasks like loading supplies and stocking shelves. Learn about our Fresh Food Farmacy.
House of Care
Perform reception and host duties for families staying in the Danville facility; provide information and directions; support clerical work, light cleaning and organizing of supplies; organize and run activities; and assist with programs.
Ronald McDonald family room
Perform reception and host duties for families staying in the Ronald McDonald family rooms; greet families; provide information and directions; and support clerical work, light cleaning and organizing of supplies.
Spiritual care
Provide a caring atmosphere and positive experience for patients and family members of all denominations in partnership with Geisinger’s Spiritual Care Department.
Greeting and wayfinding
Welcome patients and visitors, assist in wayfinding, answer phones, help with guest transport and assist in maintaining a clean, clutter-free environment in patient-facing areas.
Community education
Support Geisinger programs that provide health and wellness education experiences to youth and adults at Geisinger facilities or in locations throughout the local community.
Help us serve our community with compassion and kindness
You can make a positive impact by volunteering your time and talents to enhance the care we give our patients, visitors and community every day.
Everyone has unique and personal reasons for sharing their skills through volunteering. Through our programs, you’ll have a meaningful experience while being of service to others.
Thinking about volunteering, but not sure?
Volunteering is an enjoyable, enriching experience. Do any of these describe you?
You want to become more involved in your local community.
You want to be a part of an active and diverse group of people interested in healthcare.
You’d like to give back to others while growing your soft skills or healthcare knowledge.
You’re looking for personal growth, informal learning or a career exploration opportunity.
You’re retired, but not ready to give up the bustle of the workplace.
If one or more rings true for you, we’re confident we can connect you with an adult, young adult or youth volunteer program at Geisinger that aligns with your talents and interests.
