United Way of Marathon County

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Volunteer opportunities

Health professional volunteers: A free clinic operates on Wednesdays at the Wausau Community Warming Center, with volunteers organized by The Free Clinic at First Presbyterian Church. In 2019, a Free Clinic site will be at the church location at 406 Grant St. Wausau. If you are an interested health professional (nurse, physician, pharmacist, insurance navigator or medical assistant), contact Jeffrey at 715-571-3418 or jtodd8378@charter.net.

Veteran visitors: Ascension at Home invites you to lend an ear, read aloud, do a puzzle, or play a game with a veteran. Whether you have served in the military or not, your companionship can be so important in veterans' journey. Training is provided. Contact Pamela 715-204-3443 or Pamela.Sengstock@ahah.net.

Help preserve history: Fromm Brothers Historical Preservation Society will need help with event setup, tour facilitation, indoor and outdoor cleanup and maintenance in 2019. If you are interested in helping to bring awareness to this historical site and story, contact Cheryl at cherylbrickner@gmail.com.

Office volunteer: The Aging and Disability Resource Center of Central Wisconsin works with older adults and adults with disabilities. The center is looking for an office volunteer available during the workday. Answer phones, do data entry and help with varied projects. Contact Erin at 888-486-9545 or erin.wells@adrc-cw.org.

E-cycling assistant: Help with Good News Project’s e-cycling program anytime between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Fridays. Even one-hour commitments are helpful. Help sort scrap, lift heavy items and wrap pallets of electronics. Contact Bettina at 715-843-5985 or bettina@goodnewswi.com.

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Donations needed

Warming Center snacks: Wausau Community Warming Center is accepting soft granola bars, pudding cups, Jell-O cups, fruit cups and Nutri-Grain bars for their guests. Contact Tracy at 715-849-3311, ext. 1729, or trieger@cclse.org.

Computers and printers: McLit, Marathon County Literacy Council, has a need for working computers and printers. Contact Connie at 715-218-5324 or mclitofwausau@gmail.com.

Building materials: Habitat for Humanity’s Recycled Building Materials Store accepts new and gently used home construction supplies and wood furniture for resale. Donate and shop at 1810 Schofield Ave., Weston. Contact Habitat at 715-848-5042 or at office@habitatwausau.org.

United Way Volunteer Connection and Retired & Senior Volunteer Program match volunteers and in-kind donated items with agencies that need them. For more information, visit UnitedWayMC.org, or call United Way’s 2-1-1 helpline.