Big heart to help others? Volunteer for hospice!

Are you interested in supporting people through a difficult time? Geisinger Hospice is seeking volunteers to:

• Bring companionship, careful listening to patients whose worlds have become smaller due to their illness
• Help with administrative duties
• Call patients and families to make sure they have all the supplies and support they need
• Visit patients who’ve served in the military, if you’re a veteran, too

Patients come to Geisinger Hospice with a terminal illness, but their symptoms are controlled as much as possible so they can enjoy the time they have left — whether that is days, weeks, months or even years.

Volunteer candidates go through a “hiring” process that includes interviews, background checks, abuse clearances, drug screening and online and in-person training. Our volunteer manager is happy to help guide you through each step of the process.

If you’re a compassionate person with time to share, this type of volunteering can bring rich rewards. You’ll meet inspiring people, hear great stories and bring joy to patients and family who are going through a difficult phase of their life. It is an amazing feeling to know you can brighten someone’s life simply by offering the gifts you already have inside you.

To learn more, call or email volunteer manager Jamie Samples at 570-784-1723 or jamie.samples@lhcgroup.com.

Watch our video to learn more: Hospice Volunteering