The Community Closet could not serve our guests without the dedication of our volunteers. If you are looking for a way to meet new people and serve those in need, join us!

There are two regular, ongoing volunteer opportunities (we ask for a commitment to volunteer a minimum of 2 shifts per month).

Guest Experience Volunteer: Ensure that guests receive friendly, generous service and can shop without judgment.

Shifts:

Monday - 2:45pm - 5:15pm

Tuesday - 2:45pm - 5:15pm

Thursday - 8:45am - 12:15pm

Donation Processing Volunteer: Work behind the scenes, ensuring that the items coming into the Community Closet are high quality and in keeping with our inventory management practices.

Shifts:

Wednesday - 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Friday - 9:00am - 12:00pm

It's easy to get started, and we will provide all the training you'll need. For more information, please contact Director of Community Engagement Carly Hanney at (715) 298-5719 or send her an email at channey@unitedwaymc.org.

First and Third Thursdays at the Community Closet

We offer one-time volunteer opportunities on the First and Third Thursdays of each month from 2-4pm. You will spend an afternoon with a small team helping sort clothing donations, arrange the shopping floor, do some light cleaning, and help with special projects that make the Community Closet a better resource for Marathon County families! No experience needed.

Seasonal Transition - Spring 2025

Help us refresh and reset the closet for spring by signing up for a seasonal transition workday! We will be packing up winter gear for the year, cleaning, and reorganizing so closet guests can more easily get what they need heading into the spring. No experience needed.

Monday, March 24    3:00-5:00pm

Wednesday, March 26    1:00-4:00pm

Thursday, March 27    9:00am-12:00pm

Friday, March 28    9:00am-12:00pm
 

Each week of the growing season, the Hunger Coalition purchases produce from Red Door Family Farm and Cattail Organics, both based out of Athens, WI. This produce gets boxed and distributed to agencies in Marathon County. Your team will help pack the fresh, organic produce into 200 boxes that can more easily be distributed.

This opportunity occurs on Tuesday mornings at 10am and is a good fit for individuals or groups of 3-5.

Clothing Drives: Help us collect the clothing we need to fill the Community Closet! We will provide you with a list of the most needed clothing items, you will set up a collection bin at your workplace and then sort the items by size before bringing them to the Community Closet where guests can get exactly what they need! Click here for more information. Call (715) 298-5719 or email channey@unitedwaymc.org.

Kit Building: We can help relieve a financial burden from households across Marathon County by providing for people’s basic needs – including adult and children’s hygiene items, snack packs, winter care kits, welcome home kits, and calm kits. We offer different levels of support based on your needs and make it easy for you to make a big impact. Click HERE to learn more.