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Volunteers Needed at Oswego Senior Center

The Oswego Senior Center has multiple opportunities for volunteerism, for all ages, individuals and groups throughout the year.

The Oswego Senior Center has multiple opportunities for volunteerism, for all ages, individuals and groups throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering, please call Ruth Mattson for a volunteer application and interview, 630-554-5602 or email volunteer@oswegoseniorcenter.org. Current positions available:

  • Mobile Device Assistance: Are you patient and tech savvy? Join our volunteer tech team by providing one-on-one education to seniors. Devices would include smart phones, tablets, notebooks, etc. Provide assistance in social media, photo sharing, texting, and other applications.
  • Kids Younger than 14: Make holiday crafts or cards at home and drop off at the senior center for distribution.
  • Income Tax Assistance Volunteer: Seeking a person knowledgeable in Income Tax filing. Must take online self-training courses and test to qualify. We do income tax returns for seniors and low income persons on Mondays from 12:30 to 5pm starting in mid-February and a few Saturdays in March until close of season.
  • Van Driver: Must be over 21 years of age and have a clean driving record; some experience driving a 12-passenger van would be ideal, but not required. Will train. Van is used to transport our choral group to events, day trips in area and to Chicago, shopping; substitute driver for meal days as needed. Contact Pat Feeley at 630-5545-5602.

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