At Aultman, our volunteers make a difference in the lives of others. Today, we'd like to introduce you to just one of the many cheerful and compassionate individuals who support the healing we do every day - George Christner. 

Where do you live (city/area)?
I live in Plain Township.

When did you begin volunteering at Aultman Health Foundation?
I began volunteering about four years ago.

In what department do you volunteer?
I work at the Valet desk in the Bedford building. I volunteer every Tuesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

How did you decide to be a volunteer?
After my wife passed away in 2012, I was spending a lot of time alone and I felt like I didn’t have a purpose. I started meeting with my minister and she encouraged me to think about volunteering. I attended a volunteer informational meeting at Aultman North and decided to sign up!

What do you like best about volunteering?
The people. I enjoy interacting and welcoming the visitors; everyone deserves to be greeted when they come through our doors. I also enjoy the people that I work with. Aultman has done a great job of hiring good employees.

What are some of your hobbies/interests outside of volunteering?
I enjoy cooking, gardening and watching professional football and basketball. I am involved in activities at my church and volunteer with the maintenance team at Camp Wanake.

Tell us about your loved ones (parents, spouse, children, grandchildren).
I have a daughter, Lisa Mitchell, and two grandsons, David and John Curfman.

Tell us something interesting about yourself that many of your friends may not know.
I played football for Kent State. I had to quit after two years because I had experienced a concussion.