 River Falls Area HospitalVolunteer opportunities at River Falls Area HospitalReady to make a difference?Experience the rewards of being involved in your community. At River Falls Area Hospital we need people just like you, willing to volunteer your time. We have a variety of opportunities from working in the gift shop to simply helping someone in need. Why volunteer?Volunteering is an excellent way to gain experience, learn new skills, meet friends and discover hidden talents. Many volunteers find giving of their time to be one of the most fullfilling activities they do. Simply put, volunteering feels good. By taking an active role, you will get the chance to connect with others, share compassion and be an important part of your community. You will learn about others, while learning about yourself. How can I help?A variety of different volunteer positions are available. Some possible opportunities include:
Volunteers whose work will put them in contact with patients and/or in patient care areas must:
Our staff will help match an available volunteer position to your interest. If you have something special in mind, tell us about it. Volunteers in Partnership with River Falls Area Hospital
Since its inception in 1962, hospital auxiliary volunteers have been united by their commitment to giving back to the River Falls community through service to the hospital. Activities
The River Falls Area Hospital auxiliary group, now called "Volunteers in Partnership with River Falls Area Hospital (VIPs)," raises funds by running the hospital's gift kiosk, the "Butterfly Boutique, and through other fundraising activities, including salad luncheons, book sales, pie sales and card parties. 2012 Fundraising Activities:
Members of the group also take on service projects for the hospital, like knitting caps for newborn babies, sewing walker bags for rehabilitation patients, decorating the hospital for the holidays, delivering the weekly newspaper to hospital patients, and decorating for the hospital foundation’s annual Harvest Moon Barn Dance fundraiser. In addition to its financial support of the hospital, the VIPs are proud to award scholarships to local high school students planning to pursue a career in health care. Membership
When you join the VIPs, you join a dynamic group of individuals from all walks of life. Our membership includes retirees, homemakers, business professionals and others – people like you – who want to share their time and talent for the benefit of our hospital, its patients, and the broader community. Membership dues are $10/year for active members and $25/year for supporting members. Active members commit to working at and/or donating food for the salad luncheons and other fundraising activities. Supporting members are those who are unable to participate but would like to identify with and show support for the group. For a copy of the most current membership newsletter, click here. If you would like to know more about the VIPs, or to attend a meeting as our guest, please contact our president, Arline Taylor, at 715-425-6300 or arlinetaylor@att.net. 2012 Membership Meetings Membership meetings are held at the hospital six times each year from 10-11:30 am. Lunch is available after each meeting for an additional charge of $6.00.
|