Become a WellSpan Volunteer

Whatever your interests and talents, we have the right volunteer position for you. You can make a difference in the lives of our patients and families in the communities we serve.

At WellSpan, adults and teens experience the gift of giving every day as volunteers. Many of them find the experience so rewarding that they make a long-term commitment to volunteering. Several have logged more than 1,000 hours doing what they love in the community.

Find the volunteer position that’s right for you

Explore the many volunteer opportunities available. Find what meets your personal interests and skills, and submit an adult or teen application.

Additional volunteer opportunities

Apply to become a volunteer

Thank you for your interest in becoming a WellSpan volunteer! Please complete one of the online application forms below, based on your age.

Apply for summer volunteer program

Deadline: February 1. Applications are not currently being accepted

Types of volunteer positions

Volunteer positions can include:

• patient contact: providing patient concierge services, patient aid and pampering
• courier/messenger: delivering flowers, e-greetings, mail, medical records or patient supplies
• administrative support: filing, mailing, assembling packets, data entry and copying
• public contact: acting as a greeter, information desk attendant or receptionist
• community outreach: representing WellSpan at health fairs and conducting educational outreach
• patient/family advisor: partnering with staff and physicians to improve care and services at WellSpan
• pet therapy volunteer (dogs): working with a WellSpan-approved pet therapy organization

We follow our regulatory agency requirements for volunteer onboarding. These requirements include:

• criminal background checks and child abuse clearance verifications (state and federal)
• at least 16 years of age
• 100 hours of service within the first 12 months of starting
• dependable, responsible, friendly demeanor
• immunization/vaccine requirements (including annual flu vaccination)
• personal reference checks
• annual requirements (including education and infection control)

Ready to apply?

Thank you for your interest in becoming a WellSpan volunteer! Please complete an online application form below, based on your age.

What happens after I apply?

When we receive your application, we’ll review it to determine whether you’re eligible. If you meet the initial requirements, we’ll email you to schedule an orientation session.

Once you’ve completed orientation, we’ll schedule an interview with you to determine your volunteer position and discuss other requirements such as health screening, criminal background checks and reference verifications.

When can I start volunteering?

Typically, applicants start volunteering six to eight weeks after they’ve been approved. The exact date depends on various things like orientation scheduling, additional training needs, criminal background check results and health screening requirements.

Questions?

If you have additional questions about becoming a WellSpan volunteer, please email or call.

Adams County
WellSpan Gettysburg Hospital
717-338-3233
lwoods@wellspan.org

Franklin County
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital
717-267-7142
volwest@wellspan.org

WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital
717-338-3233
lwoods@wellspan.org

Lancaster County
WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital
717-738-6117
voleast@wellspan.org

Lebanon County
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
717-270-7685
voleast@wellspan.org

York County
WellSpan York Hospital
717-851-2147
volunteering@wellspan.org

Note: Office hours vary by county. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.