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Community linksAmbulance servicesBusiness/CityRiver Falls Chamber of Commerce EducationChippewa Valley Technical College River Falls WI School District Spring Valley WI School District University of Wisconsin-River Falls HealthAdoray Home Health and Hospice Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) St. Croix County Free Clinic of Pierce and St. Croix Counties River Falls, Ellsworth and Spring Valley Medical Clinic St. Croix County Public Health NonprofitsEmployee volunteers reap double rewards RFAH employees Jean VanderMarliere and John Meagher volunteer at community 4-H clubs through the Allina Health Dollars for Doers program. River Falls Area Hospital employees are passionate about helping people while on the job — and many enjoy giving back during their free time as well. Allina Health supports these employees with its Dollars for Doers program. For every 20 hours of volunteer time an employee logs, Allina Health donates $100 to the nonprofit of his or her choice. Heather Logelin, the hospital's foundation and community engagement director, said Dollars for Doers is in keeping with Allina's history of working with community partners to improve the health of people in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. "Supporting employee volunteers is a continuation of that," she said. Two RFAH employees volunteer with the 4-H clubs in their hometowns. John Meagher, who works in facility services at River Falls Area Hospital, is an instructor for Hudson Trail Blazers 4-H in St. Croix County. "I do whatever the club needs me to," said Meagher, a Hudson resident. From his work at the hospital, he sees “how many people out there need help," he said. He believes 4-H is a terrific program that helps young people develop leadership skills. Is your nonprofit organization looking for volunteers or a charitable contribution? 715-307-6001. Jean VanderMarliere, a physical therapy assistant at River Falls Area Hospital, lives in Ellsworth and is an instructor for the summer riding program at Pierce County 4-H. "It makes me feel good donating time to these kids," VanderMarliere said. "I love watching them grow and experience different things." Although both employees said they would volunteer even if they didn't have the Dollars for Doers incentive, the program is a nice bonus. Source: Healthy Communities Magazine, Fall 2012 edition Reviewed by: Heather Logelin, River Falls Area Hospital foundation and community engagement director First Published: 10/01/2012 Last Reviewed: 10/01/2012 |
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