Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary

What is the Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary?
The mission of the Kossuth Regional Health Center Auxiliary is to promote and advance Kossuth Regional Health Center through service to KRHC’s patients, promotion of the health of the community and raising funds for special projects, equipment and programs

Helping the community
Not every member of the Auxiliary is alike. Each person has different interests and skills; they all contribute to the Auxiliary and the community in their own unique way.

Some members help by painting or decorating areas of the hospital. Others help with special events like the Festival of Trees or the Garden Tour. Some members enjoy assisting patients and visitors at the admissions desk of KRHC.

Check out our list of volunteer opportunities and see which ones best fit your interests and schedule. If you enjoy being involved and helping others in your community, the KRHC Auxiliary might be for you!

Member benefits

Auxiliary members receive the following benefits:

• Free meal on the days you work
• Free health screenings and immunizations
• Volunteer recognition luncheon
• Biannual newsletter
• New friendships, interests and skills

Shining Star program
The Senior Services office has initiated a program to recognize its outstanding volunteers. Each month a pair of our incredible volunteers are highlighted with a poster by the hospital registration desk and honored with a coffee. Thanks to all our volunteers at KRHC!

"It’s one of the highlights of my life. It makes you feel like you’re really helping your community.”                 -Helena Dodds, Auxiliary member

Ongoing Auxiliary projects

• AUXILIARY GIFT SHOP - The gift shop is coordinated and staffed by Auxiliary members and high school volunteers. It offers a wide variety of gifts, cards, and holiday items.
   
• DINE WITH FLAIR - Dine with Flair began in the spring of 2005 as a special project fundraiser. Hostesses plan and decorate a table according to a theme, then invite eight people to enjoy a delicious brunch served by Auxiliary members.
   
• FESTIVAL OF TREES - Organizations and individuals decorate themed holiday trees and wreaths, which are then sold at a silent auction.

• GARDEN TOUR - This annual tour highlights gardens in the Algona area.
   
• LIFELINE - The Auxiliary coordinates this easy-to-use personal response service that ensures older adults living at home a quick response whenever help is needed, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
   
• PEDIATRIC ORIENTATION DAYS - This program introduces first grade children in Kossuth County to the hospital.
   
• TAG DAY - This annual event is typically held during National Hospital Week in the spring. Members use this day to collect funds for the Auxiliary’s project of the year.

Join Today!
To learn more about the volunteer opportunities at Kossuth Regional Health Center, contact volunteer coordinator Jan Wolf at 515.295.4590.