Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Wisconsin helps ignite the power and promise of youth through one-to-one mentoring throughout Marshfield and surrounding areas. We match youth with caring volunteer mentors who provide guidance, friendship, and support. Whether in schools, community settings, or through special programs, our goal is simple. We help kids build confidence, make positive choices, and reach their full potential. 

Website: www.bigimpact.org

2801 Hoover Road Unit 1H

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Contact: Dawn Cherek- 715-341-0661

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield serves elementary-aged youth in a safe, supportive out-of-school time environment, offering both after-school and full-day summer programming designed to help kids reach their full potential.

Our programs are intentionally designed to support the whole child and include a wide range of high-impact focus areas such as academic enrichment, STEAM activities, workforce readiness, and sports and recreation.

To ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation, the Club offers membership at a highly subsidized rate. For children who qualify for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Program, the fee is just $10 per child for the school year or summer. For children not enrolled in the lunch program, the summer membership fee is $100 per child.

The Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield is committed to providing accessible, inclusive, and enriching opportunities for all youth—because every child deserves a great future.

Website: www.bgclubpc.org

941 Michigan Ave

PO Box 171

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Contact: 715-341-4386

Because we all want our children to thrive, Children's Wisconsin offers a variety of programs to help support parents and caregivers. Many of these programs are offered in partnership with local agencies and organizations.

Parents can find resources and programs and enjoy activities with their children. We offer parenting classes, parent information meetings and parent-child activities. We also offer screening for children ages 4 months to 5 years to see if they may need extra help in some areas. There is no cost to you.

Website: childrenswi.org

725 S. Central Ave.

Marshfield, WI 54449

Contact: Jenna Hanson- 715-387-2729

The Chippewa Valley Council serves 14 counties and approximately 2,500 youth in West Central Wisconsin. This includes all of Clark County and Scouting is active in Granton, Greenwood, Loyal and Neillsville. 

Scouting America is one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations.  Scouting provides programs for young people that build character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating in citizenship, and develops personal fitness and outdoors skills.  Scouting invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow. Scouting invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow. 

Website: https://bsa-cvc.org/

710 S Hastings Way

Eau Claire, WI 54701

Contact: Kora Lang- 715-832-6671

Find out how to get involved as a Girl Scout or adult volunteer.

Choose your own adventure and discover your interests alongside other Girl Scouts. Join a troop and make new friends or blaze your own trail as an individually registered member. Your experience is completely up to you!

Adults choose their own Girl Scouting adventure, too. Share your expertise during a special event, chaperone an exciting outing, or help Girl Scouts explore endless possibilities and connect the dots as their troop leader.
learn more: Girl Scouts | Girl Scouts of the Northwestern Great Lakes

HART Equine Therapeutic Center, Inc. believes in the transformative power of equine-assisted services for individuals with special needs.
 

We share the benefits of equine therapy through basic horsemanship and education of our surrounding communities.  Through HART, anyone with challenges or special needs has the opportunity to partner with a horse to improve their self-esteem and sense of accomplishment.

HART offers the opportunity to work with a horse for individual's overcoming a challenge or have special needs.

Website:

10198 Brooks HART Equine Therapeutic Center, Inc.ide Rd.

Auburndale, WI 54412

Contact: Kim Sievers 715-305-5166

Home Delivered Meals is a vital service that strives to provide not only nourishing food but also essential human contact to those in need. Our dedicated volunteers work tirelessly every day to ensure our clients receive the meals and care they deserve. 

We are proud to serve the Marshfield community and help individuals stay in their homes as long as possible. With over 135 volunteers, 150 meals daily, and an unwavering commitment to making an impactful difference in people's lives, we thank you for your support and look forward to continuing this incredible journey together.

Website: marshfieldmeals.com

611 St. Joseph Ave.

Marshfield, WI 54449

Contact: Kristin Hughes- 715-387-9585

Pathway Partners is a United Way Partner Program established at Marshfield High School in 1999. Its mission is:

"To expose high school students to nurturing relationships with caring adults and to the diversity of opportunities and experiences in our community. These experiences, having guided academic and personal development, will enhance students' life skills and enable them to make successful transitions to post-high school education and employment."

This voluntary program is open to all students who are welcome to participate—and it’s completely free of charge.

Pathway Partners offers both short- and long-term mentoring opportunities for Marshfield High School students to connect with supportive adults in the community. These experiences include:

One-on-one mentoring

Job shadowing

Informational interviews

Guest speakers

Mentoring can take various forms. Some students benefit from long-term relationships with mentors that span their entire high school journey. Others may engage in short-term mentoring, focused on a specific career exploration goal—ranging from a single meeting to several sessions within the school year.

We welcome adult volunteers to participate in the way that best fits their interests, whether through ongoing mentoring or short-term career exploration support.

Website: www.marshfieldschools.org/pathwaypartners

1401 E. Becker Rd.

Marshfield, WI 54449

Contact: Ginger Sternweis 715-387-8464 ext. 4559

Personal Development Center is a private, non-profit victim services agency providing case management, advocacy, and prevention education to individuals and families in the North Wood County and Clark County area. Having served the community since 1977, the agency has a history of identifying and addressing needs within an atmosphere of confidentiality and concern. 

Website: pdcmarshfield.org

505 E. Depot St.

Marshfield, WI 54449

Contact: Tanya Johnson- 715-384-2971

The Samoset Council has a strong tradition as one of the Nation’s premier Scout Councils. Since 1916, Scouting America has instilled timeless values of character, citizenship and leadership in each young person who has entered the Scouting program. The Samoset Council continues this tradition through educational based skills and activities. 

Scouting invites every youth to a safe, fun place to learn, explore, and grow. The Scouting experience is divided into five programs according to age and activities. 

Discover what programs are available to your scouts by selecting their age:

• Cub Scouting – Boys and Girls Grades K – 5
• Scouts BSA – Youth Ages 11-17
• Venturing – Coed Ages 14-20
• Sea Scouts – Coed Ages 14-20
• Exploring – Coed Ages 14-20

The mission of Scouting America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of the Scout Oath and Law.

Website: www.samoset.org

3511 Camp Phillips Road

Weston, WI 54476

Contact: Phoenix Bise - 715-409-9487

Soup or Socks Inc. (SOS) the food pantry and clothes closet is a volunteer driven organization that provides food and/or clothing for those in need at no charge. We will not discriminate on the basis of political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, religious creed, or disability.

Website: souporsocks.org

200 S Lincoln Ave.

Marshfield, WI 54449

Contact: Lindsay Behounek - 715-387-1796

Spencer Kids Group is a nonprofit organization in Spencer working to promote and help provide a nurturing community for kids.

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117 E Clark St. 

PO Box 15

Spencer, WI 54479

Contact: Diana Ventsel - 715-659-4969