Response to COVID-19. For safe volunteer opportunities and safety guidelines, see United Way of Marathon County’s website and the Volunteer Connection section at https://www.unitedwaymc.org/. Please adhere to all recommendations from the Federal Government, Center for Disease Control and Marathon County Health Department.

United Way Volunteer Connection Marathon County: Virtual Thank You Notes for Healthcare Workers. Share your appreciation for a Healthcare Worker by sending a virtual thank you note. United Way will format and send to area hospitals. Go to unitedwaymc.org/get-involved/volunteer/ and click on the last indented opportunity description or call 715-298-5719.

Truck Drivers Needed: The Neighbors’ Place.  Pick up donations weekday mornings. Age 26+, ability to drive box truck, background check and good driving record is required. Email [email protected].

Wausau Area Mobile Meals: Route Drivers. One day a week, for about an hour or so, help deliver meals to area seniors. Substitute drivers needed as well. Contact Doris for more information. Call 715-848-5848 or email [email protected].  

More In-Person, Remote and Virtual Volunteer Opportunities! Go to the United Way Volunteer Connection volunteer website at unitedwaymc.galaxydigital.com.     

In-Kind Donated Items Needed

Response to COVID-19. Please call the agency first and consider ordering online and having in-kind donations shipped to the specific agency. Please call ahead and arrange with the agency coordinator.

Open Door: Men’s and Women’s Winter Coats and Gloves. Adults coming out of incarceration need clothing for our Wisconsin weather. Donate new or gently used items. Contact Anne at 715-848-4044.

Bare Necessities: 2T – size 12 Boys Undergarments – Briefs, Boxers and T-shirts. Bare Necessities is a project of the Workplace Volunteer Council. New items are collected and distributed to families in need. Boys undergarments, size 2T, 3T and 4T, are especially needed now. Contact Janet at [email protected] or 715-359-2073, ext. 112.

The Women’s Community: Fleece Blankets.  Make and donate new fleece tie blankets for guests and visitors to receive while at the shelter. Contact Allie at 715-842-5663 or [email protected].

Source: United Way of Marathon County