Opportunities From: Volunteer Wisconsin

We are in need of the following items for our shelter:

Desk lamps Floor lamps Tums Pepto Acetaminophen Allergy medicine Small humidifers (no filter) Garbage bags Laundry baskets Dryer sheets (scented and unscented) Bleach Laundry Detergent (scented and unscented) All-purpose cleaner New twin and full comforters (preferably neutral colors) Silverware Bath towel sets (new) Pillows (new) Dish bins Lotion

Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 8 am and 4 pm at 3200 Hilltop Ave in Wausau.

Please contact Allie at allie@womenscommunity.org or 715-842-5663 for more information

Shelter Advocates are crucial to assisting staff with answering the support line. Relieving staff from answering the support line and assisting residents allows them to meet with clients, go to court, take walk-ins, and more! In 2023, the support line took over 2700 calls. Volunteers will learn about the dynamics of abuse, how to be an advocate, learn office skills, work on listening skills, and more!

Volunteers provide information about safety planning, referrals, community resources, emergency shelter, and our domestic abuse and sexual assault services. Some duties include answering the 24-hour support line, assisting residents living in the emergency shelter, and providing support to callers and residents. Hours are generally weekdays between 7 am and 5 pm. Previous experience is not required, training will be provided. Must be 18 years old.

This role is mainly stationary, available to sit or stand as needed, but needs to operate an analog phone, a desktop computer utilizing Outlook email and internet, and buttons to open the door.

Apply to volunteer or learn more: https://shorturl.at/SeTyi

 

The Women's Community is looking for new pillows, full sheet sets, and towel sets and washcloths. 

Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 8 am and 4 pm at 3200 Hilltop Ave in Wausau.

Please contact Allie at allie@womenscommunity.org or 715-842-5663 if you have a donation to make. 

Currently we are looking for people to join our fundraising event committee for Hooray for Hollywood and/or SafeFUR Homes Festival, to help plan the events, solicit sponsors, and solicit auction item donations. Skills we are looking for: experience fundraising, comfortable asking for donations and cold calling, organized, connections in the community, and ability to build relationships with donors. 

Apply to volunteer or learn more: https://shorturl.at/SeTyi

If you are interested in joining a fundraising event committee, please contact Allie for more details: allie@womenscommunity.org or (715) 842-5663

 

 

 

Our pantry is utilized by our residents as well as clients who live off-site and are in need of some items. Our greatest current needs are listed below. 

Current needs that are new:

Highlighted bullet points are biggest needs

    Toiletries:

Individual Toothbrushes Tampons Toilet Paper Paper Towels Kleenx Baby wipes

    Non-perishables:

Pasta/Rice Sides

Crackers Granola bars Canned fruits Juice Jelly Cake frosting Flour Sugar Breakfast bars Mac n cheese

    Perishables:

Eggs Cheese Milk Butter Lunch meat Hotdogs

    Clothing (new or gently used) & Other:

New pillows Lightening cables (iphone charger) C-type cables (android charger) Charging blocks for USB cords Laundry Detergent  Dish soap Children's socks and underwear (new only) Gas gift cards Grocery Gift cards

Donations can be dropped off Monday, Wednesday, Friday between 8am and 4pm at 3200 Hilltop Ave in Wausau.

Contact Allie at allie@womenscommunity.org or 715-842-5663 for questions

The Hospital Victim Advocate volunteer role is a gratifying role! This role alleviates staff from going after hours, allowing more time in the office to meet with clients. Volunteers will learn about the dynamics of abuse, how to be an advocate,  work on listening skills, and more! Hospital Victim Advocates are vital to victims getting an exam after an assault. At the hospital, volunteer advocates provide support to the victim by demonstrating empathy, compassion, and strength. Provide information and referrals, community resources, and safety planning. Training is provided for this role.  

This role is mainly stationary, much of the time is sitting. Volunteer will need to be able to get to Aspirus ER and Marshfield Medical Center Weston ER within a timely manner when called. We ask for at least a one-year commitment, as the training for this role is extensive.

Previous experience is not required, training will be provided. Must be 18 years old.

Apply to volunteer or learn more: https://shorturl.at/SeTyi