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Home > Get Involved > Volunteer > Workplace Volunteer Council

Workplace Volunteer Council

Making a Difference in our Community…One Project at a Time.

The Workplace Volunteer Council can help you increase volunteerism in your business by:

  • educating employees about the value of volunteerism
  • identifying new opportunities for employee involvement
  • promoting networking among member businesses
  • serving as a connection between your business and the non-profits in our community

Your business benefits too. With your membership you will:

  • network with other business people who care about our community
  • position your company as a business that cares
  • learn how to foster volunteerism that leads to employee satisfaction

Signature Projects:

Fill A Backpack Fill A Need provides backpacks filled with school supplies to children in Marathon County who qualify for free or reduced lunch based on family size and income. In 2020, over 3,900 backpacks were given out to students, starting their school year off on the right foot with needed supplies. 

No time to shop? Monetary donations are welcomed! Please make checks payable to WVC – FABFAN and mail to Workplace Volunteer Council, P.O. Box 1384, Wausau, WI 54402.

The FABFAN event is only possible because of generous individuals and businesses. Over 68,900 new backpacks filled with school supplies have been distributed to children in need in Marathon County through FABFAN since 1999.

If you have questions about FABFAN, please call Kristina at 715-432-0792 or email Workplace Volunteer Council workplacevolunteercouncilmc@gmail.com.


For too many individuals and families in our community, purchasing undergarments and socks is an expense they struggle to meet.  Bare Necessities was created to fill a gap in existing services.  Social workers, case managers, schools, and agencies that work with families in need can complete a request form. Learn how you can help by making a donation of needed items or hosting a supply drive.


While food pantries can help a family meet their food needs, toiletries are often not available. What most of us take for granted — toothpaste, deodorant, and soap — are challenging to purchase on a limited budget. Lack of these very basic items can have a negative impact on self-esteem and make it even more difficult to gain self-sufficiency.  Back to Basics collects toiletries (travel, sample, and full size) to distribute through organizations like the Salvation Army, Children’s Wisconsin, The Women’s Community, and other basic needs service providers. Learn how you can help by making a donation of needed items. For inquires email workplacevolunteercouncilmc@gmail.com.


Workplace Volunteer Council of Marathon County is a partner project of United Way with the council directing its own projects. United Way of Marathon County serves as the non-profit fiscal sponsor to Workplace Volunteer Council.

Volunteer Menu

  • Volunteer Opportunities
  • RSVP 55+
  • Bundles of Joy/Babies’ Place
  • Make a Difference Day/Week
  • United We Can
  • Workplace Volunteer Council

WVC Resources

  • 2021 FABFAN Information
  • Bare Necessities Order Form
  • Back 2 Basics Request Form
  • WVC Members

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