RSVP Community Coffee at Wausau School District. You are invited to the RSVP Coffee hour on Sept. 24 from 9:30 a.m. -10:30 a.m. at the Longfellow Administration Center, 415 Seymour in Wausau. Learn about opportunities in the Wausau School District as well as Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, Girl Scouts and United Way’s Reading Buddy Program. Contact Susan at 715-298-5721 or [email protected].

Guys Only Volunteer. Transform the lives of Boys & Girls Club members by leading Guys Only, a small group at the D.C. Everest Middle School Site. Mentor, facilitate group discussion and lead activities about healthy habits and positive decision-making skills. The group will meet once a week from 4-5 p.m. Contact Mao at 715-845-2582, ext. 213.

Judicare Mediator. Training will be Sept. 23-29 for people interested in becoming mediators in association with the Marathon County Judiciary to assist parties in settling disputes ranging from housing, small claims and family matters before they enter the court system. Contact [email protected] or 715- 842-1681.

Register Families for Christmas Assistance. Work with clients as they fill out their registration forms to receive holiday help from The Salvation Army. No computer skills necessary. Contact Colleen at 715-845-4272 or [email protected].

On-Call Advocate. Help victims of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse in your community by responding to after-hour cases at local hospitals. Provide essential support and connect the victim to advocacy and community resources. Contact Jessica at 715-842-5663 or [email protected].

In-Kind Donated Items Needed

Jeans, Boots and Shoes. United Way Emerging Leaders Boots to Work program is in need of new or gently used women’s and men’s steel toe boots sizes 5 ½ – 12 for employees starting a new job. The Career Closet especially needs men’s jeans sizes 32 plus and/or non-skid shoes for men and women. Please drop off at 705 S. 24th Ave., Suite 400B, Wausau, Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or contact [email protected].

Bus Tokens. Give the gift of bus tokens for those getting to places of employment. Contact Anne at Open Door at 715-848-4044 or [email protected].

Bariatric Equipment. Good News Project accepts commodes, shower chairs, and other adaptive equipment. All types of bariatric equipment (equipment that is weight rated for people weighing more than 300 pounds) is especially needed. Contact Toni at 843-5985 or e-mail [email protected].

Source: United Way of Marathon County