For adult volunteers

Ready to volunteer? Apply online to get started.

You’ll also need to complete these steps before beginning service:

• Two references submitted on your behalf
• Health screening, including for drugs and nicotine
• Pennsylvania state background check
• FBI fingerprinting clearance (waived if PA resident for 10 consecutive years or more)
• Disclosure statement (if FBI fingerprinting requirement is waived)
• Pennsylvania child abuse history clearance
• Office of Inspector General sanctions screening

Once we receive your application, a Volunteer Services team member will email you with information on next steps.

For youth volunteers

Our Junior Volunteer Program (JVP) is a 6-week summer experience open to high school students between 15 and 18 years old. The admission process is competitive and space in the program is limited.

Apply online between Feb. 1 and Feb. 20, 2026:

2026 key dates

Feb. 1 – Feb. 20

• Submit online application starting Feb. 1. A team member will follow up with next steps.

Feb. 20

• Deadline for returning JVP participants to notify staff of intent to return.

Feb. 23 – 27 

• Submit your essay and make sure references are received.

March 16 – April 10

• Attend a group interview (evening or Saturday options available).

April 13 – 17

• Acceptance notifications emailed.

April 20 – May 1 

• Complete a free Geisinger health screening, including drug and nicotine testing.

May 2 – 30

• Attend 1 mandatory orientation session: Scranton – May 2, Lewistown – May 9, Danville – May 17, Wilkes-Barre – May 30.

June 15 – 19 

• Returning second- and third-year participants selected as JVP leaders attend 3 days of leadership training.

June 22 – July 31 

• Program begins. Participants serve 6 to 7 hours weekly and attend at least 1 educational session (in-person or virtual) each week. Sessions run Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  

Added requirements: 

• Complete required clearances upon turning 18
• Fulfill any additional training prior to service
• Meet Geisinger’s vaccination requirements

Service opportunities for volunteers under 18 are limited. You must complete the summer JVP before volunteering at other times.