Faith in Action of
Marathon County, Inc.
630 Adams Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone (715) 848-8783
Fax (715) 848-3325
Email
Marathon County, Inc.
630 Adams Street
Wausau, WI 54403
Phone (715) 848-8783
Fax (715) 848-3325
| Faith in Action of Marathon County |
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| Faith in Action brings together people of many faiths to help their neighbors in need. Faith in Action volunteers shop, cook, drive or just check in on the millions of Americans with long-term health needs. |
Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteers are trained to respectfully and compassionately to help older adults
and the disabled whose requests for assistance usually go unmet due to lack of
family, friends or funds.
By sharing a few minutes a month or an hour or two each week, you assure the
well-being of your neighbors.
and the disabled whose requests for assistance usually go unmet due to lack of
family, friends or funds.
- -- Volunteers are the heart of Faith in Action. --
By sharing a few minutes a month or an hour or two each week, you assure the
well-being of your neighbors.
| Volunteers opportunities available (updated 8/13/2008) |
** We are in great need
of Volunteers to provide
Transportation to local
medical appointments!
of Volunteers to provide
Transportation to local
medical appointments!
** Weekly Friendly
visits to elderly woman.
-Schofield Area
visits to elderly woman.
-Schofield Area
On-going volunteer
opportunities -
*Put your professional
skills and life
experience to work for
a great good.
Your expertise in
project management,
public relations, office
administration, event
planning, program
development,
fundraising, teaching,
or mentoring can
continue to make a
positive impact.
Call today to learn
more!
opportunities -
*Put your professional
skills and life
experience to work for
a great good.
Your expertise in
project management,
public relations, office
administration, event
planning, program
development,
fundraising, teaching,
or mentoring can
continue to make a
positive impact.
Call today to learn
more!
| FIA Volunteer Comment - "It’s really not that much that we do for Arlene, though I’m sure it’s just a relief to her that she doesn’t have to worry about those things we help her with....It has also been very rewarding for me and my son to have met Arlene and to be able to help her out when we can..." -DM- |
What can a Volunteer do?
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Provide a gift of time, rest and relief to the caregiver.
- Help a Care Receiver with errands, shopping, appointments, etc.
- Help the patient with hobbies he or she enjoys.
- Bring some fun and friendship into someone's life.
What are my Benefits as a volunteer?
- Many volunteers report that they personally receive far more than they give.
- Ongoing training and support from the program.
- The chance to make a difference in the lives of others.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Provide a gift of time, rest and relief to the caregiver.
- Help a Care Receiver with errands, shopping, appointments, etc.
- Help the patient with hobbies he or she enjoys.
- Bring some fun and friendship into someone's life.
What are my Benefits as a volunteer?
- Many volunteers report that they personally receive far more than they give.
- Ongoing training and support from the program.
- The chance to make a difference in the lives of others.
Volunteer Caregivers work to meet two mutually entwined and equally
important purposes.
~ to respond to the ever-growing needs of older and physically challenged
adults living in our communities who struggle daily to maintain their
independence at home.
~ while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers of all ages to enrich
their lives and live out their faith by helping others.
important purposes.
~ to respond to the ever-growing needs of older and physically challenged
adults living in our communities who struggle daily to maintain their
independence at home.
~ while providing meaningful opportunities for volunteers of all ages to enrich
their lives and live out their faith by helping others.
** Young disabled 22
yr old lady looking for
a friend to help with
shopping and
housekeeping. Would
enjoy making an
ongoing friendship to
connect on a weekly
basis! - North Side of
Wausau.
yr old lady looking for
a friend to help with
shopping and
housekeeping. Would
enjoy making an
ongoing friendship to
connect on a weekly
basis! - North Side of
Wausau.
Volunteer applications, screenings, and training/orientations must take
place before matching with a person in need.
* Potential volunteers need to submit an application and successfully complete
the Volunteer training. We want to give each volunteer the confidence to be
able to perform various tasks for a care receiver and also understand the
parameters of the work of the agency. A training session generally lasts about 1
hour. We review information in a training manual and offer every opportunity for
questions.
* Reference checks and criminal record checks are completed for each
volunteer.
place before matching with a person in need.
* Potential volunteers need to submit an application and successfully complete
the Volunteer training. We want to give each volunteer the confidence to be
able to perform various tasks for a care receiver and also understand the
parameters of the work of the agency. A training session generally lasts about 1
hour. We review information in a training manual and offer every opportunity for
questions.
* Reference checks and criminal record checks are completed for each
volunteer.
Volunteers come from all walks of life. Some have retired from their careers
and find the work of a volunteer both rewarding and fulfilling. Others are busy
with their families but recognize the needs of the elderly in our community and
want to assist in some way, too. We even have teenagers that give of their
time to provide some of the services used by the care receivers with Faith in
Action.
and find the work of a volunteer both rewarding and fulfilling. Others are busy
with their families but recognize the needs of the elderly in our community and
want to assist in some way, too. We even have teenagers that give of their
time to provide some of the services used by the care receivers with Faith in
Action.
We need caring individuals to help with the work of the agency. YOU decide
when you are available and what types of services you are willing to perform.
Maybe you're willing to provide just one medical trip for a care receiver each
month - that's great! We are grateful for any time you can provide.
when you are available and what types of services you are willing to perform.
Maybe you're willing to provide just one medical trip for a care receiver each
month - that's great! We are grateful for any time you can provide.
| Want to get started as a Volunteer for Faith in Action? Simply click on the application link or call our office at (715) 848-8783. |
| Please call today to find out how you can help! |
| The rewards of volunteering for Faith in Action are yours! |
Our trained volunteers may provide services such as:
* Visiting is primary to the success of our program, as it helps prevent
loneliness and depression. It also opens the door for the receiver so that as
other needs arise they would feel comfortable enough to ask their "new friend"
for additional help.
- • Friendly Visiting* & Companionship, Telephone Reassurance
• Medical Transportation, Shopping & Errand Service
• Short Term Respite for Family Caregivers
• Assistance with Paperwork
• Light Household Chores & Repairs
• Seasonal Yard Work
* Visiting is primary to the success of our program, as it helps prevent
loneliness and depression. It also opens the door for the receiver so that as
other needs arise they would feel comfortable enough to ask their "new friend"
for additional help.
** Middle aged
disabled man looking
for a help with
shopping and light
housekeeping. Would
enjoy a new friend for
weekly companionship
for a cup of coffee. -
North Side of Wausau.
disabled man looking
for a help with
shopping and light
housekeeping. Would
enjoy a new friend for
weekly companionship
for a cup of coffee. -
North Side of Wausau.
| Connecting People in Need with People who Care! Volunteers from all walks of life assist their elderly and disabled neighbors with simple tasks that allow them to live independent in their own homes. |
| Hours: Mon - Thurs 10:00 am- 2:00 pm |