Do you Play Guitar?  Music is soothing and comforting.  If you can play for an individual or small group of our older residents, contact Shirley at 715-355-4797 or [email protected].

Community Based Mentors for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Provide “Littles” with time and attention, typically 2-4 times per month. Casual weekly or bi-weekly outings, filled with conversations and shared activities, help children manage everyday challenges that are part of growing up. They explore new interests and expand their experience base beyond their family or neighborhood. Contact Beth at 715-848-7207 or [email protected].

Gift Shop Volunteer. Volunteers are needed at Ministry Saint Clare’s gift shop. Facilitate accurate transactions and assist with product labels and display maintenance, and more. Call Catherine at 715-393-2605 or email [email protected].

Recruiting Board Members! Faith in Action of Marathon County recruits and trains volunteers to help provide seniors with medical appointment and grocery shopping transportation needs. Currently they are recruiting for board members with diverse backgrounds, interests, experience and skills. Call Ruth at 715-848-8783 or email [email protected].

Kids Advocating to Fight Hunger. Peyton’s Promise is looking for youth, fourth grade and older, who are passionate about making a difference in the community. Call Teena at 715-218-4401 or email [email protected].

In-Kind Donated Items Needed

Steel Toe Boots. United Way Emerging Leaders Boots to Work program is in urgent need of Women’s steel toe boots size 5 ½ -9. Donations of both men and women’s steel toe boots are greatly appreciated. Drop off at 705 S. 24th Ave., Suite 400B, Wausau. Call Sarah at 715-295-5712 or email [email protected].

Food or Personal Care Items. The Women’s Community will take in food or personal care items for their pantry. Their current needs are paper products, apple sauce, instant potatoes, frostings, brownie mix, salad dressing and more. Call at 715-842-5663 or email [email protected].

Sit Back and Relax! Northcentral Healthcare is in need of a gently used or new lawn furniture. Call Kathy at 715-848-4450 or email [email protected].

Source: United Way of Marathon County