Auxiliary
The Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary (WCHA) serves a critical role at WCH through its fundraising efforts, community programs, and recognition awards and events.
Our Mission is to aid, comfort and promote the general welfare of the patients and their families. The WCHA volunteers services and raises funds by various activities that will support our hospital. The Auxiliary is organized exclusively for charitable purposes for the welfare of the community and is not for profit according to its Constitution.
President John Rein
Vice President Mary Metz
Treasurer Mary Alice Streeter
Secretary Christina Mollison
Ways & Means Chair Helen Farster
Scholarship Chairman Elizabeth Mc Daniel
Nomination Chairman Tom Weckesser
Historian Bonnie Parker
Parliamentarian Barb Swingle
Directors Cindy Farnsworth, Kathi Weaver, Christine Nielsen, and Phil Mariola
Donations and fundraising proceeds benefit the following WCH initiatives:
- Transportation vans
- Funding for qualified individuals for mammograms
- Scholarships for Wayne County graduating seniors
- Xenex light disinfectant machine
- And, much more..
Find out more about the WCH Auxiliary programs offered to the community of Wooster and surrounding areas:
Fundraiser Campaigns:
BOOK & GIFT SALE
Great products at great prices!
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February 28
8a - 4p
February 29
7a - 3:30p -
June 6th & 7th
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October 23rd & 24th
WCH Atrium
Payroll deduction is available!
From Trees to Ornaments: Tree of Love Transformation
During the holiday season, the Wooster Community Hospital main campus is decorated with breathtaking festive trees. The illuminated tress have become a cherished tradition, ordinating in the mid-1980's by the WCH Auxiliary. This year, the WCH Auxiliary is introducing and innovative method to honor and remember your beloved family and friends. We are delighted to offer a range of ornaments specially designed to commemorate your loved ones. The ornaments will be personalized and displayed on 14' lit blue spruce trees on the hospital main campus.
2023
Annual Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary
Valentine’s Day Floral Sale
February 14
8:00 am until gone
(In Our Atrium Area Next to the Gift Shop)
Price Range $14.00 to $45.00
Roses are available: Single, Arranged, or Boxed or choose from a Bouquet of Mixed Flowers
(All with baby’s breath and fern.)
Call (330)263-8299 to Order Your Flowers Today!
Order Forms are available in the Gift Shop, Information Desks, or by clicking here!
Auxiliary Sponsored Initiatives
Pursue your dreams in the healthcare field with Wooster Community Hospital Auxiliary's Scholarship. We are excited to offer five ambitious Wayne County high school seniors the opportunity to receive a $1,500 scholarship toward their healthcare area of focus education. Please ensure your application is returned to our Volunteer Office by April 15th, 2024. The lucky recipients of this scholarship will be notified by May 15, 2024. Should you have any questions about the application process, please don't hesitate to contact Carla Redick at (330) 263-8299. A promising future in healthcare begins here at Wooster Community Hospital.
Printed applications may be addressed and sent to credick@wchosp.org.
Auxiliary Scholarship Form
The Auxiliary Gift Shop offers many great gift ideas and choices. Gift Cards are now available for purchase!
If someone you know is admitted to WCH, you may order items from the gift shop to be personally delivered directly to your friend or loved one’s room.
You may also order items for delivery to a WCH employee.
A 24/7 personal emergency response system that allows you to live alone with confidence for a nominal monthly rental fee. Medical help from WCH health care professionals is only minutes away.
Emotional support therapy dogs make regular visits to various WCH departments, bringing love, friendship, and a ray of sunshine into the lives of hospitalized patients.
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to serve others, and at the same time learn new skills and make new friends?
According to many of our volunteers, the most significant benefit they receive from volunteering is a genuine sense of satisfaction from helping others. Our volunteers come from every walk of life and they appreciate the opportunity to learn new skills and make new friends.
Teenagers and college students have a unique learning opportunity through the Junior Partner program (ages 14-18) and our Medic Aide (college) program. The work our volunteers perform at Wooster Community Hospital is important, and the friendships they make are long-lasting.
Our most popular positions are working at the information desk, gift shop, messenger (delivering internal mail), and escort (running errands). Other volunteers assist patients by filling water pitchers, delivering comfort items, acting as a friendly visitor, and helping with clerical work on the nursing units and wherever needed.
As a WCH volunteer, you’ll receive:
- The satisfaction of making a difference in people’s lives
- Free meal for each volunteer day of four hours or more
- Flu shot annually
- Annual recognition and awards event
For more information regarding volunteer opportunities call (330) 263-8299 or e-mail credick@wchosp.org.