Who are the Advocates?
The advocate program was developed to ensure longevity and sustainability within our organization. Advocates are the heart and soul of our organization! As an advocate you make up one of our 180+ advocate team and work to help our community in incredible ways. Advocates assist with leading soup can workouts for schools, head up pop tab and food drive fundraisers, create giving back projects to reflect their areas of passion, and so much more. As an advocate they are also able to create meaningful and lasting relationships with their advocate team and community. So many of our current advocates highlight how through the program they learned leadership, confidence, advocacy, service, etc. Our advocates are the next generation of volunteers in our community, so we make sure to empower them and help them reach their goals.
How to Become an Advocate
There are so many benefits of being an advocate with Peyton’s Promise. The opportunities for leadership and services within the community are endless. This is a great way to build connections to those leaders within the community and begin to forge the relationships needed to have long lasting bonds to the Marathon County community. As our advocates grow with our organization, they are able to join our advocate leadership board and become a mentor for our younger advocates. This is an amazing opportunity for our older advocates to let their motivation and inspiration shine through their advocate teams. The passion projects and legacy of our advocates live on in the organization and through the younger team members.
To apply, simply fill out the application below. Applicants will be asked to provide basic contact information, two references (we encourage principal/teacher references), and answer in their own words why they’d like to become an advocate and what inspired them to make the world a better place. It’s as easy as that!
Common questions
To apply to become an advocate, you must be finishing 4th grade or older (10 years and older). You also must be excited and willing to participate in volunteer opportunities!
Throughout the year we expect each Advocate to volunteer for 2-3 events in the community (we have 1 event a month on average) and lead food drives in their schools with their team.
We encourage families to be involved and volunteer at our community events alongside their advocates. However, we understand that your lives are busy and sometimes you must drop off your child. We have parent volunteers who have passed a background check and happily supervise the event.
Ali
Title: Member
My name is Ali and I am currently a sophomore at DC Everest Senior High. I’ve been an advocate since 5th grade and this is my first year being a leader and doing social media for Peyton’s Promise. My favorite event is Elves Stock the Shelves. Some of my hobbies include competitive dance, tennis, and painting. I also love to travel and have been to Japan, France and Italy.
Anika
Title: Member
Hi I’m Anika and this is my fourth year in Peyton’s Promise. I love golfing and enjoy hanging out with my friends as much as possible. My favorite memory with Peyton’s Promise is when we stocked the new pantry at John Muir. I loved to see the growth from when I went to school there and to know that we are helping so many people!
Brinley
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Brinley. I am a sophomore at Wausau West High School, and this is my first year on the Peyton’s Promise leadership board. I’ve been an advocate of Peyton’s Promise for 4 years. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy DECA, FCCLA, spending time with my family and friends, being outside, and volunteering for various organizations. My favorite event is the Concert on The Square. I’m so excited to meet more advocates this year!
Eleanor
Title: Member
Hi! I’m Eleanor Hodek and I am a sophomore at Newman High School. This is my second year of Peyton’s promise, but my first year on the leadership team. In my free time I love to play volleyball, run track, travel, and hang out with friends. My favorite events are Concert on the Square and the Advocate Day of Training. I am so excited for my new role on Peyton’s promise.
Elsa
Title: Member
I am a sophomore and this is my first year as a leader for Peyton’s Promise. I have been in the organization for two years. I love art and spending time with my family and friends! My favorite memory from Peyton’s Promise is stocking the shelves with my friends at John Muir Middle School. It really opened my eyes to see the need we have in our community, and I really want to help.
Emma L
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Emma, and I am a senior at Marathon High School. This is my first year on the leadership team and my second year as an advocate. My favorite event for Peyton’s Promise is the Advocate Day of training. I love getting to know more advocates and doing our community service project together. Outside of Peyton’s Promise, I enjoy basketball and volleyball, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling!
Emma
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Emma and I am a sophomore at DC Everest. This is my first year on the leadership team, but have been an advocate since fourth grade. My favorite events for Peyton’s Promise are any type of face to face contact in my community and restocking the shelves. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy dancing, listening to music, and spending time with friends.
Evelyn
Title: Member
Hi! I’m Evelyn and I’ve been in Peyton’s promise for 5 years now and this is my first year being a leader! I love swim and track as a sophomore at Wausau west, and I joined Peyton’s promise because I wanted to be able to help my community, and encourage other people to do their part as well. My favorite memory has been being able to fully restock pantries with a ton of food, all from donations. I can’t wait to meet more advocates and do more good things for our community!
Kendall
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Kendall. I am a sophomore at DC Everest High School, this is my first year on the Peyton’s Promise leadership board. I’ve been an advocate of Peyton’s Promise for 6 years, since 4th grade. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy DECA, spending time with my family and friends, and being by the water. My favorite event is the Everest Metro monster bash or concert on the square.
Lily
Title: Member
Hello, my name is Lily and I am a sophomore at DC Everest Senior High School! This is my sixth year in Peyton’s Promise and my first year on the leadership board! My favorite events that I have participated in so far are Monster Bash and any events that involve face to face contact with my community! Aside from Peyton’s Promise, I am a part of FCA, DCE dance team and studio dance, soccer coaching, and I am a lifeguard/swim instructor! I have also played clarinet since sixth grade, and received a one at state solo and ensemble for a solo and another one for a duet with my older brother!! I am stoked for this year, and making more differences in the lives of people in our community!
Melissa
Title: Correspondence Secretary
Hi! My name is Melissa and I am a sophomore at DC Everest. I have been in Peyton’s Promise since 4th grade, and this is my first year on the Advocate Leadership Team. My favorite events are stocking the shelves and ADRC meal packing. Outside of Peyton’s Promise, I love playing hockey, swimming, and weightlifting. I’m really excited for this new year with Peyton’s Promise!
Sophie
Title: Member
Hello, my name is Sophie and I am a junior at Mosinee High School! This is my second year in Peyton’s Promise and my first year on the leadership board! My favorite events that I have participated in so far are Advocate Day of Training and any events that involve being able to stock shelves of food pantries! Aside from Peyton’s Promise, I am a part of Student Senate, volleyball, soccer, and FCCLA, where we run a student resource closet that is partnered with Peyton’s Promise! I have also competed and placed first nationally twice for FCCLA in entrepreneurship related topics, as I want to be an entrepreneur in the future! I am super excited for this year of Peyton’s Promise, and I can’t wait to make a difference in our community!
Zoe
Title: Member
My name is Zoe and I am a Sophomore and this is my first year as a Peyton’s Promise Leader. I have been a part of Peyton’s promise for 3 years now and I really enjoy this organization. I love being active and playing soccer but I also love being with friends and family. There are a lot of events I really enjoy but my favorite Peyton’s promise events are the Holiday parade and Elves Stocking Shelves. This organization has really opened my eyes to volunteering and helping people out while also having fun!
Ava
Title: Vice President
Hi! My name is Ava, and this is my eighth year in Peyton’s Promise and my third year on the leadership board! My favorite event for Peyton’s Promise would have to be the elves stocking shelves event, because I get to talk to community members about the organization. My favorite things to do outside of Peyton’s Promise would have to be swimming, reading, or helping out elsewhere in the community. I’m really excited to see where this year will take our organization!
Emma
Title: Member
My name is Emma, and I’m the mentor for Mountain Bay Elementary. This is my tenth year as an advocate and my fifth year serving as a mentor.
Even after all these years, my favorite event is still the Advocate Day of Training—it’s always inspiring and energizing. I also love stocking shelves with my sister Ava; it’s one of the highlights of my year. Outside of Peyton’s Promise, I’m continuing my education and working toward my Registered Nursing degree. When I’m not studying, you’ll usually find me at the lake, swimming or kayaking.In my free time, I enjoy reading, crocheting, and spending quality time with my family.
Allyson
Title: Member
Hi! I’m Allyson and I am beginning my 2nd year on the Peyton’s Promise board. I am a senior in High school and have been involved in Peyton’s Promise since 9th grade. One cool thing that I’ve done for Peyton’s Promise is run “The Battle of the Boxes” challenge with the other leaders at the Senior High to raise cereal box donations for our school pantry. In my free time I enjoy weight lifting, curling, cooking, and reading.
Audrey
Title: Member
My name is Audrey and I am a senior at the DC Everest Senior High. I have been a part of Peyton’s Promise for 8 years. In my free time I paint, read, bake, garden, and I’m also a part of the school orchestra. My favorite event is the stock the shelves event.
Erin
Title: Member
Hi my name is Erin and I am a senior at D.C. Everest Senior High. I have been in Peyton’s Promise since 5th grade. I like to swim, run, and bike. I also like to read in my free time. I am really excited to meet my team this year and help with the organization, and have fun.
Reece
Title: Member
Hi my name is Reece, I am a junior at the DC Everest high school, and this is my second year on the Peyton’s Promise leadership board. I’ve been a part of Peyton’s Promise for 6 years. I love running long distance, and playing soccer. I am in Boy Scouts, Gaming Club, and DECA. I play two instruments, the piano and the trumpet. I can’t wait for this new year of Peyton’s Promise.
Aby
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Aby, and I am a junior at DC Everest. This is my second year on the leadership team, but I have been an advocate since 7th grade. My favorite events are Concert on the Square and Monster Bash. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy boating in the summer, dancing, running track and field, and listening to music. I also love spending time with family, friends, and going shopping.
Gracyn
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Gracyn, and I am a junior at DC Everest. This is my second year on the leadership team, but I have been an advocate since 4th grade. My favorite events are Pop Tabs for Sophia/Concert on the Square. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy going up north, doing track and field, and spending time with friends. I also like to read, hike, and bake.
Jackson
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Jackson and I am a junior at Wausau West this year. I joined Peyton’s Promise when I was in 7th grade. I joined because I wanted to meet new people and help out the community. My favorite event is concert on the square because it’s a great way to meet other advocates and help out our organization. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I enjoy playing basketball and going up north to swim and have a good time.
Carley
Title: Member
Hi, my name is Carley, this is my second year on the leadership board, but I’ve been a part of Peyton’s promise for 8 years now! I joined to support my community and my favorite memory is seeing the look on people’s faces when they come and get food from the pantry in the winter. Outside of Peyton’s Promise I am an avid reader, play tennis and am an Eagle Scout!