Volunteer Needs From: United Way of Marathon County

We are bringing back our Vintage Game Night after a long absence but we need volunteers to help us make it a success. This a great opportunity for some young people to earn volunteer service hours whether you are in a school organization/club, community organization or Scouts. If you like games, we can use volunteers to set up and take down the games, get attendees involved, even play games with the guests. This is a fun experience. It will be the first Friday of each month from approximately 5:30-8:30 pm. No heavy lifting. Thank you for your interest.

We have a beautiful collection of historic clothing that dates back to the late 1800's. Here is how you can help. We could use some supplies for Collections.  

Polyester quilt batting (not wool or cotton, not loose fiberfill) is needed to wrap padded hangers for the clothing collection.  We could also use white or off-white sheets (cotton or cotton/polyester blend) or lengths of white or off-white woven fabric (cotton or cotton/polyester blend) - these we use to make garment bags and hanger covers.

Thank you kindly for your donation. It is greatly appreciated.

The Marathon County Historical Society would appreciate donations of any office supplies specifically copy paper, mailing labels, small removeable stickers, poster board, manilla folders, standard white mail envelopes, scissors, clipboards, pens...anything! We have plenty of binders and colored paper in our inventory.

We appreciate your help. Thank you for your interest and your donation.

Partnered with the Marathon County Park Department, the Marathon County Historical Society's Little Red Schoolhouse provides 4th grade students county-wide the unique opportunity of experiencing a day in a 1900's one room schoolhouse.

We are looking for individuals to work with our current teachers, and to fill positions should they become available. Dress in period costume and take students back in time with our curriculum that includes McGuffey Readers, spelling bees, recitation and penmanship.

There are Spring and Fall sessions. Teachers generally take one or 2 days per week.

This volunteer will assist our Curator of Education prepare and present historical programs for students and the community.

If you have a love of history and a bit of creativity, this position could take you throughout Wausau and Marathon County! 

Hours and tasks will vary, but preparation is generally Tuesday-Friday afternoons. Programs and events may include hosting school groups at the Historical Society, helping with booths at events like Harvest Fest or Winterfest, etc.

We have events throughout the year and always need volunteers for multiple jobs. From poster distribution, greeters, children's crafts, refreshments, decorating and tour guides for events like our Vintage Tea, My Dolly and Me, Kid's History Day, Family Valentine Tea and Holidays at the Houses, we're sure that there is something that will interest you.Thank you for your interest and time. Our volunteers are the best asset we have.

Whatever the Community Event is, the Marathon County Historical Society is there. Our outreach to educate people on the importance of our past goes beyond our exhibits and the Yawkey House Museum. We attend many events like Harvest Fest, Winter Fest, Children's Fest, YMCA Healthy Kids Day, NTC STEM Event, Pride Fest, Dairy Breakfast, WI Valley Fair Booth, Ginseng Festival, World Culture Day and much more. What will this volunteer do? If it's a family/children event we will have a table/booth/tent set up with old-fashioned games, crafts and coloring sheets. If it's an event like the Fair, Ginseng Festival, or World Culture's Day, we'll have an historical display of some kind. This volunteer mans the table/booth and helps with the activity. We have information about the historical society and upcoming events available for attendees to take with them. It is very easy and fun interacting with the community.

Please let us know if this is something you are interested in and thank you so much for your time. Our volunteers are the best!