Geisinger Health System
03/20/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/20/2023 09:23
Several Geisinger facilities now accepting applications for Junior Volunteer Programs
Applications due March 31 for summer Junior Volunteer Program
DANVILLE, Pa. -Geisinger Lewistown Hospital, Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center and Geisinger Community Medical Center are accepting applications until Friday, March 31, for the summer Junior Volunteer Program.
Teens between the ages of 15 and 18 have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week structured service program from June 19 through August 11. In the Junior Volunteer Program, they'll learn about healthcare and potential careers in the field. Weekly educational workshops offer them the chance to explore various areas in the healthcare environment.
Diverse service opportunities and planned educational sessions fill out the program and offer an exceptional learning opportunity. Volunteering gives teens experience while they give back to their community. Students are eligible to earn the Presidential Service Award for the hours they serve.
Anyone interested must submit an online application, provide references, successfully complete the interview process and commit to serving a minimum of four to five hours each week during the eight-week summer session. The admission process is competitive and space in the program is limited. To apply for the Junior Volunteer Program at Geisinger, visit geisinger.org/about-geisinger/volunteer and submit an application by March 31.
Questions? Reach out to:
Kylle White (western region of Geisinger service area): 717-242-7225 or [email protected]
Arion Moser (central region of Geisinger service area): 570-214-4624 or [email protected]
Lisa Makara (northeast region of Geisinger service area): 570-808-8927or [email protected]
Teens between the ages of 15 and 18 have the opportunity to participate in an eight-week structured service program from June 19 through August 11. In the Junior Volunteer Program, they'll learn about healthcare and potential careers in the field. Weekly educational workshops offer them the chance to explore various areas in the healthcare environment.
Diverse service opportunities and planned educational sessions fill out the program and offer an exceptional learning opportunity. Volunteering gives teens experience while they give back to their community. Students are eligible to earn the Presidential Service Award for the hours they serve.
Anyone interested must submit an online application, provide references, successfully complete the interview process and commit to serving a minimum of four to five hours each week during the eight-week summer session. The admission process is competitive and space in the program is limited. To apply for the Junior Volunteer Program at Geisinger, visit geisinger.org/about-geisinger/volunteer and submit an application by March 31.
Questions? Reach out to:
Kylle White (western region of Geisinger service area): 717-242-7225 or [email protected]
Arion Moser (central region of Geisinger service area): 570-214-4624 or [email protected]
Lisa Makara (northeast region of Geisinger service area): 570-808-8927or [email protected]
About Geisinger
Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes 10 hospital campuses, a health plan with more than half a million members, a research institute and the Geisinger College of Health Sciences, which includes schools of medicine, nursing and graduate education. With more than 25,000 employees and 1,700+ employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.