Applications Open for Geisinger Hospital Elder Life Program Members News February 13, 2026 Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center are accepting volunteer applications for the Hospital Elder Life Program (HELP) Help is a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of older adults. Traditionally designed for college students studying health care, HELP is now expanding to include adults (18+) with an interest in health care including retired doctors, nurses or other healthcare professionals. HELP volunteers receive specialized training to support patients age 65 and older through therapeutic activities, patient and family education, and mobilization and socialization. These interventions help prevent cognitive and functional decline during hospitalization. Volunteers who meet requirements may qualify for: Leadership opportunities Physician and advanced practitioner shadowing opportunities A letter of reference for medical school or other healthcare programs HELP runs year-round, with three application periods: Summer semester Apply: February Orientation: Mid-May Service begins: May Fall semester Apply: May Orientation: Early September Service begins: September Spring semester Apply: September Orientation: Mid-December Service begins: December/January Applications for the summer 2026 semester are open now. Those interested should apply online at go.geisinger.org/elderlife. For more information, call 570-808-6124 or email Deanna Dunning, program manager, at ddunning@geisinger.edu.
