In this episode of Good Work West Texas, hosts Cindy Payton and Leslie Crisp sit down with Jackie Geiling, Director of Auxiliary Services at Midland Health, for a heartfelt conversation about the power of volunteering, the evolution of hospital auxiliary services, and the community spirit that defines Midland, Texas.Jackie shares how Midland Health’s auxiliary has grown from “candy stripers” to a vibrant, multigenerational force supporting patients, families, and hospital staff. From 14-year-old volunteers gaining life skills to retirees finding new purpose—and even selling 17,000 bags of popcorn a year—Jackie offers inspiring insights into how every act of service, no matter how small, creates lasting impact.Hear about:-The story behind Midland Health’s famous popcorn-How volunteers help staff and patients daily-The hospital’s partnerships with local vendors-A $500,000 auxiliary donation and “Mama Jackie” the birthing mannequin-What it means to be “a Midlander” and raise a family hereIf you've ever wondered how to give back to your community, this episode is a must-watch.Interested in volunteering? Visit https://www.midlandhealth.org/auxiliary/auxiliary-get-involved or check out opportunities on https://everyneighbor.com.Chapters00:00 – Welcome + Jackie’s love for Midland01:00 – What is Auxiliary Services?03:00 – The evolution of hospital volunteers05:00 – Multigenerational volunteering: 14 to 86 years old08:00 – Life skills for teens & giving purpose to retirees12:00 – Popcorn that funds hospital needs14:00 – $500K pledge and “Mama Jackie” the mannequin17:00 – Local vendors + hospital markets21:00 – Employee side hustles & success stories24:00 – Jackie's emotional journey with Midland29:00 – Dreams for growing the auxiliary32:00 – How to get involved as a volunteerGood Work West Texas is produced by Ryan Shewchuk at Forty Wolves Studio in Midland, Texas.https://fortywolves.com