Geer is a community of healing professionals whose principle mission is to console, treat, strengthen and refresh the bodies, minds and spirits of the elderly and disabled residents of the tri-state area.  To enhance this mission, the Geer campus has many volunteer opportunities. 

We appreciate and understand what great benefits a volunteer can make to our community.  At the same time, you can express yourself, enjoy life and give to others as you share your talents. 

We offer an array of volunteer choices.  The following are just some of the activities that volunteers can assist with: 

Daily activity program assistance

Religious services

Card and board games

One-to-one visits

Reading aloud

Musical programs

Arts and crafts

Community outings

Gardening

Provide refreshments during activities

Transport residents to and from activities 

All of these volunteer opportunities exist across the campus.  If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, you may contact the following individuals: 

Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Jill Simmons at 860-824-5137

Geer Village – Scott Zbell at 860-824-2600

Geer Adult Day Center – Lori Neal at 860-824-7067 

Geer Auxiliary – The Auxiliary has enhanced the lives of our residents for over three decades, thanks primarily to their fundraising.  Contact Lynnea McLane at 860-824-5137

 

Nursing Department is looking for folks to help with:

Transporting residents to and from in-house appointments, i.e., hairdresser, physical therapy, and escorting residents to the dining room and passing out dining trays.

Recreation:  Transporting residents to various activities in the building and/or community outings.  Assisting with group activities such as passing out refreshments, cooking, arts and crafts, parties and special events.

For more information on how to join our team of volunteers, please call the Director of Volunteers at (860) 824-3831.

Geer Adult Day Center

The Center is looking for volunteers to assist with community outings, arts and crafts activities, gardening and spending one-on-one time with residents.

For more information on how to become a volunteer, please call the Director of Geer Adult Day Center at (860) 824-7067. 

Geer Village

The Village offers opportunities for volunteer groups to present programs, or share activities with residents.  We also welcome one-on-one visiting and escorts for residents who need assistance to get to the on-site YMCA. 

For more information on how to become a volunteer, please call the Program Director at (860) 824-2636.

Geer Auxiliary

The Auxiliary has enhanced the lives of the residents of Geer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center since 1972.  We are always looking for caring volunteers to help with the three fundraising events:  Geranium Sale, Annual Appeal and the biggest fundraiser, the Annual Harvest Buffet.

For more information, please call the Director of Development, Geer Foundation at (860) 824-5137 or e-mail foundation@geercares.org.