Volunteer Center of Marathon County

Featured Opportunities

Updated 11.26.07

Contact the VolunteerCenter to register for any of these opportunities or to learn about additional ways that you can get involved.

volunteer@VolunteerCenterMC.org or 261-6673

Featured Opportunities

Bell Ringer: Minimum Age 16

Happy Holidays! A local program that provides assistance to those in need throughout the year is need of volunteers to ring bells. Volunteers are needed to ring bells at various kettle locations in Wausau and surrounding areas. Bell ringers will be raising funds to support local programs and are needed 10a.m.-1p.m., 1p.m.-5p.m., 5p.m.-9p.m., or a combination of shifts with a two hour minimum time commitment. Volunteers will receive instructions upon arriving at their kettle location.

Community Christmas Dinner Assistant: Minimum Age 12

HO HO HO! A local church needs your help to ensure that everyone gets to enjoy Christmas dinner. Volunteers are needed December 24^th from 1-4p.m. to assist with preparation. This includes preparing food for cooking, preparing boxes for delivered dinners and setting up tables and chairs. On December 25^th volunteers are needed to deliver dinners to those that are homebound, serve dinner, clean up after dinner and wash dishes. Carolers and piano players are also needed to provide entertainment after dinner. Servers and clean up crew are needed from 8a.m.-3p.m. and drivers are needed at 10:45a.m. Homemade Christmas cookies are also needed for dinner.

Angel Tree/Shelter Booth Attendant: Minimum Age 16

Would you like to ensure that every child receives something special for the holidays? A local program that provides assistance to those in need throughout the year is in need of volunteers to check out and back in angel tree tags and also accept cash donations. Volunteers are needed during Wausau Center Mall hours and training will be provided at the site.

Reading Tutor: Minimum Age 18

Enjoy reading? Volunteers are needed at a local elementary school to work with students 1:1 on their reading skills. Volunteers are needed from 8:30-11a.m. and/or 12:30-2:30p.m.for 30 minutes to one hour. Volunteers should possess fluent reading skills, enjoy working with young children and demonstrate patience.

Youth Program Leader: Minimum Age:18

Do you have a positive attitude that you would like to share with others? If so, this volunteer opportunity may be for you. Volunteers are needed to work with youth in developing character development programs in the afternoons and evenings. Volunteers should be good with youth, organized, and have a positive attitude. Complete training will be provided.

Toy Cleaner: Minimum Age: 14 With Adult: 12

A local resource center is looking for someone to clean and sanitize toys in their playrooms. Volunteers are needed in the afternoon and after school. Training will be provided. This would be a great opportunity for friends who are looking to volunteer together, families, or groups.

Victim Telephone Contact Assistant: Minimum Age 18

Ever wanted to help victims of crimes but didn’t know how? Here’s your chance. Volunteers are needed to contact crime victims by phone to offer them information on available services. Volunteers should be compassionate and have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Hands on training will be provided.

Volunteer Ombudsman: Minimum Age 21

Volunteers are needed to advocate for residents in local assisted living facilities. A volunteer ombudsman visits local facilities talking to, supporting, and empowering residents and observing the facility, while also assisting residents is resolving issues and working with resident’s families. Seven hours of initial training starting on September 18th. Lunch is provided during training.

Special Project Assistance Team: Minimum age 18

This program helps area non-profit agencies. Volunteers are placed on an on call list and notified of jobs as agencies request help. You can then accept or decline according to your schedule. Most jobs are done weekday mornings. Common tasks include folding letters, stuffing envelopes, assembling brochures, and counting items. This opportunity provides a great way to socialize with others.

Youth Television Show: Minimum age 14 – Maximum age High School Senior

Tired of watching too much TV? Get off the couch and learn how to make TV! This show focuses on the positive contributions youth make to our communities. You will become part of a youth team that chooses content, films, anchors and edits shows that are aired on Cable Access television. No experience necessary. Training is provided. If you want to have fun and learn something new, this is the opportunity for you.

Home Delivered Meal Trayline Assistant: Minimum Age 18

Many elderly and disabled people depend on their home delivered meals. You can help make sure they get them. Volunteers package meals into disposable containers and count the meals and beverages. Help is also needed to clean the kitchen and perform other light tasks relating to sanitation. Paying attention to detail and being able to follow safe handling procedures are a must, as well as the ability to stand for two hours and lift buckets and pans of food.

Personal Assistant: Minimum age 18

Develop a friendship with an elderly or disabled neighbor in-need of your help. Assist them with their mail, paperwork, bill paying, etc. This is a very flexible opportunity. Work out a schedule that is mutually agreeable with the person you'll be helping. A one-hour orientation and on-going training is available.

Ceramics Teacher: Minimum age 18

Assist with an art program by teaching youth to use a pottery wheel. Help is needed Monday thru Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00pm or for any portion of this time.

Disaster Service: Minimum age 21

On call volunteers needed to serve food/beverages to EMS personnel and disaster victims. Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Friendly Visitors: Minimum age varies by location

Lonliness is a terrible thing. Provide a friendly smile and conversation to residents of local elderly care facilities. You can make a small committment of your time to make a BIG difference in their lives. Days and times are very flexible.

Library Volunteer: Minimum age 16 (13 with adult)

Assist librarians to shelve books, assemble art supplies and put displays together. Volunteers needed in Edgar, Rothschild, and Stratford during flexible weekday afternoons.

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