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The Power of Volunteerism

Partners of The Richland Hospital and Clinics is a dedicated group of volunteers committed to enhancing the patient and family experience through compassionate service, community support, and fundraising efforts. Working alongside hospital staff, members contribute their time and talents to provide comfort and help advance the hospital’s mission of putting Our Patients, Above All Else.

We fulfill this mission by:

  • Providing scholarships to students enrolled in studies leading to a career in health care
  • Providing a wonderful variety of gifts and necessities in the Lobby Shoppe
  • Caring for the waterfall area outside the front entrance of the campus
  • Providing volunteer services for ImpactLife Blood Drives held at the campus or other events as requested
  • Assisting with the purchase of equipment that benefits patients or staff
  • Advocacy in partnership with the Wisconsin Hospital Association

While several goals are accomplished through volunteerism, Partners holds several fundraising events in addition to operating The Lobby Shoppe.  These include a flower sale, bake sale, and rummage sale to name a few.

Partners holds member meetings three times a year where information on new providers, new services and other improvements are shared.

If you are interested in joining Partners of The Richland Hospital and Clinics, contact 608-647-1883, email partners@richlandhospital.com or stop in The Lobby Shoppe Monday – Friday, 10 AM – 2 PM for an application.

If you’d like to become a hospital volunteer, greeting and assisting patients, helping administrators, and much more, fill out the application at the link below.

Volunteer Application

Partners of The Richland Hospital, Inc. is a registered 501 (c)(3) non-profit.  All contributions are tax-deductible.

Scholarship Information

The Scholarship Committee of Partners of the Richland Hospital, Inc. will award Health Career Scholarships to persons desiring to pursue and/or further their education in a health care field.

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Eligibility for Scholarship Program:

  1. The applicant must be a resident who resides in The Richland and Hospital and Clinics service areas or:
    1. An employee (or child of an employee) at The Richland Hospital and Clinics
    2. A volunteer at The Richland Hospital and Clinics
  2. The applicant must be a student enrolled in or accepted to (and planning to enroll in) a degree program at an accredited college, university, or technical school pursuing a health care degree that would enable the applicant to support rural health care.
  3. The applicant must have achieved a grade point average of 3.0 (on a 4-point scale), or equivalent, for the academic year immediately prior to the application (or the last year of the individual’s academic study, in the event of a gap).
  4. The applicant must complete (or plan to complete) at least six (6) credits per semester.
  5. The application must be received electronically or postmarked by the June 15 deadline, with all requirements completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application requirements to be completed: *

  1. Completed application form
  2. Personal essay
  3. Previous semester High School or college transcript, or, if new to the program, a copy of an acceptance letter
  4. Photograph

Applications and all supporting documents must be sent online through the TRHC website or paper copies can be emailed to partners@richlandhospital.com or mailed to Sarah Stibbe, Partners of The Richland Hospital, 333 East Second Street, Richland Center, WI 53581

Questions regarding Partners of The Richland Hospital scholarship program or application process can be directed to Sarah at 608.647.1883 or partners@richlandhospital.com.

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Personal Essay
Your essay is a critical aspect of the application and equivalent to an interview.  Prepare a one to two-page typewritten essay that includes the following points:

  1. Your educational objectives
  2. Why did you choose to enter your health care program
  3. Your career goals-Where do you hope your education will take you after graduation
  4. Current or previous related work experience
  5. Financial need for this scholarship
  6. Any other information that might be relevant to this application
  7. If you have received Partners of The Richland Hospital scholarship in the past, please update us on your most recent accomplishments and progress in your chosen program.

Photograph
Please include a recent photograph (preferably a digital file) of yourself with your application.  Photographs are not used as part of the review process and will only be used for those applicants who are awarded a scholarship.  By signing below, you acknowledge that the photo may be used by Partners of The Richland Hospita and TRHC in internal or external communications relating to the program.  For example, your photograph may be used as part of an award announcement in local newspapers, social media platforms, or other publications.  By signing below, you also acknowledge that the photograph may be used by Partners of The Richland Hospital or TRHC in future communications, including but not limited to marketing, recruitment, fundraising, and public relations efforts.

Selection and Payment of Awards
Partners of The Richland Hospital scholarship applications are evaluated by a review committee comprised of Partners representatives.  In the event that you choose to express your appreciation in writing upon receipt of the award (which we would greatly appreciate), you acknowledge by signing below that Partners of The Richland Hospital and TRHC may use all or part of the written communication in internal or external communications, including but not limited to further publicizing the scholarship program.

How to Receive Awarded Scholarships
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed or religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.

Required Forms & Deadlines

Enrollment Verification (EV) Form

Previous Semester grades showing a 3.0 or higher, or an acceptance letter from a higher education institution showing acceptance.

Deadlines:

  • Fall Semester: August/ September

Payment Schedule

  • Two installments:
    1. First payment is issued after your Enrollment Verification is received (September).
    2. The second payment is issued in February after you submit:
      • GPA documentation for the fall semester showing a minimum 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent.
  • One-semester programs: Recipients who complete their program in one semester will receive only the first payment.

How to Submit Your Documents

Email: A screenshot of your grades (must include your full name) can be emailed to partners@richlandhospital.com

Mail:
Partners of The Richland Hospital

Attn: Sarah Stibbe
333 E Second Street
Richland Center, WI 53581

Important Notes

  • Address for Payment: After enrollment verification is received, scholarship payments are sent directly to your home address on file, unless you instruct us otherwise.
  • Timeliness Matters: Failure to submit required forms by the deadlines may result in delayed payment or forfeiture of the scholarship.
  • Need Help? Your university registrar’s office can assist with Enrollment Verification.
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