Turkey Trot Volunteers. Come out on Thanksgiving Day and be a part of the Tenth Eastbay Turkey Trot event that supports the Marathon County Hunger Coalition. A variety of volunteer roles are available. The biggest need is for course marshalls along the route. Contact Ben at 715-298-5715 or [email protected].

Adopt a Resident. Consider helping brighten someone’s holiday at North Central Health Care or Mount View Care Center. Businesses or organizations can purchase a gift that will be specific to a resident. Contact 715-848-4450 or [email protected].

Have an Hour or Two between Dec. 2 – 6 to Help Assemble or Deliver Care Packages? Faith in Action of Marathon County will hold its Sixth Annual Gift of Hope Holiday Care Drive this year during early December. Assemble packages at 630 Adams St. in Wausau. Delivery drivers needed as well. Contact Jamie at 715-848-8783 or [email protected].

Aspirus Hospice Patient/Family Support (Home Care). Volunteers provide emotional support to patients and their families as they give respite to caregivers and read, walk or sit with patients. Contact Samantha at 715-847-2424 or [email protected].

More Opportunities!  Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com/ to find big events / on-going opportunities and one-time volunteer roles that you can fill regularly. Or view the Holiday Give and Get Help Guide for opportunities this month at unitedwaymc.org/get-help/211-publications/.

In-Kind Donated Items Needed

Donate Your Vehicle. Qualified participants of the WATEA Wheels to Work program need cars. Donors can use the value as a tax deduction. Contact Becky Zoromski at [email protected].

Love Knitting? Comfort shawls, lap blankets, slippers, scarves and patriotic blankets that can be given to individuals on Heartland Hospice Services is appreciated. Contact Amanda at Heartland Hospice at 715-344-4541 or [email protected].

Just being creative! Art supplies are used at North Central Health Care for resident therapy and fun. Current items sought are colored construction paper, crayons, markers, glue, glue sticks, colored pencils, inexpensive canvases, hot glue gun and paint brushes. Contact Kathy at 715-848-4450 or [email protected].

Source: United Way of Marathon County