Loretto Heights Nursing Home is looking for volunteers to staff their reception desk.  Volunteers are needed from 4-8pm on flexible days. Volunteers will help sign visitors and volunteers in/out and also may visit with passing residents.  If you would like to help with a much needed service at Loretto Heights, please contact Ellen at 342-2440 ext. 234.

The Oswego City School District is looking for a volunteer who is fluent in Arabic to help translate Regent’s exams for two students.  Please contact Amanda Wilson at awilson5@oswego.edu or 312-5360 for more information.

Kingsford Park Elementary School is looking for volunteers to help with a homework club on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:50 to 4:45pm.  If you would be interested in volunteering for this opportunity, please contact Jeremy Briggs at jbriggs@oswego.edu.

Do you have an old CELLPHONE lying around?  Donate it to a soldier and enable them to call home!  As a part of "Raise Your Voice-A Month of Action," The Center for Service Learning and Community Service is collecting cellphones and cellphone accessories for troops overseas.  If you would like to donate a phone, or would like more information, please stop by 142 Campus Center, email service@oswego.edu, or call 312-5360.

A local elderly Oswego resident named “Bob” is looking for help around his house.  He is looking for college students to help him become acquainted with his computer as well as help around the house with such activities such as: changing lightbulbs, shoveling 10 yard sidewalk, washing windows and moving boxes.  It’s a great chance to help someone one on one.  Organizations are welcome to help as well!  Contact Amanda at X5360 for more details.

The Red Cross Club of SUNY Oswego is currently participating in “Adopt A Platoon.”  This is an initiative in which various items are collected and sent to troops abroad.  If you are interested in donating, please email Tara at tallen@oswego.edu or come to 142 Campus Center to see the list.  Items can be dropped off at the Center for Service Learning and Community Service at 142 Campus Center.  

The Oswego YMCA is looking for volunteers to help with the daycare center Monday thru Fridays 9am to 12pm or 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Time are flexible. If interested please contact Patti Wells, Monday thru Saturday, at 343-1981. Please call between 8:30 and 1:30.

Oswego S.D. Public Library is looking for volunteers for shelf reading at the library. The library needs help shelf reading books in adult and children's areas. Job requires volunteer to arrange books on shelf by either Dewey decimal for non-fiction or alphabetically by the author's last name. As books are reviewed they should also be straightened on the shelves. Volunteers are needed on a flexible basis based on library hours (Mon.-Thurs. 10am-8pm Fri. 10am-5 and Sat. & Sun. 12-5pm). For more information or to sign-up contact Becky Kintz at 315 341 5867 or oswegopl@northnet.org. 

USOswego Nightclub sponsored by RSVP is looking for volunteers for a variety of dance programs and events coming up. Volunteers are needed to help on "Big Band Night" with a 17 piece orchestra at the Oswego Elks Club on the third Thursday of each month from 5-9 pm Volunteers should arrive between 4:30 and 5pm and will take the free dance lessons, become dance partners, mingle with seniors. We also need ushers to guide people to tables and help at the entrance table. . This is a very popular event that always has a good turnout and lots of fun!! If interested contact RSVP at Mackin Hall x2317

Volunteers are also needed for "Contra Dance Nights" held on the first Friday of each month at the McCrobie Civic Center, 41 Lake Street from 7-10:30pm. Volunteers are responsible for attend the Newcomers Workshop and take turns working the entrance table, set-up drinks, food, staging and assist band with set-up, strike at end. If interested contact RSVP at Mackin Hall x2317.

Are you graduating?  Are you interested in alleviating poverty in the Oswego Community?  Serve for a year as an AmeriCorps VISTA!  A VISTA position is currently available at Camp Hollis in Oswego.  Although the position is voluntary, benefits include a $10,380 annual salary, with a $4,725 education award or a $1,200 cash stipend of
appreciation presented at the end of a year of service. Health care, child care, and life insurance are all available, as well as intensive trainings.  For more information please contact Lisa Binsley at
lbinsley@wnyamericorps.org or call 716-558-3310.

The Girl Scout Council of Central New York is looking for volunteers to serve as troop leaders and assistant leaders. Specifically, leaders are needed to work with Daisy Scouts (Kindergarten through first grade) and those who are in middle school. This position would be most suitable for a yearlong resident of Central New York.  If you are interested in committing to this position, please contact Judi Knowlton at  (315)698-9400, Ext. 320 or jknowlton@gsccny.org.

The Girl Scout Council of Central New York is looking for creative and dependable students to plan a “badge day.” The Girl Scout program offers badges in many different areas including weather, science, theater and business just to name a few. This would require determining the badge(s) to be offered, planning for the event and securing a location. If you are interested in this opportunity please contact Judi Knowlton at (315)698-9400, Ext. 320 or jknowlton@gsccny.org.

Girl Scouts (Seven Lakes Council) is looking for 2-3 students interested in offering leadership to elementary or middle school aged girls in an after school setting. The group will be exploring a science and technology theme. This would be a 6 week (one day a week) commitment, and would be a great volunteer project for female students to serve as role models.  This project would take place sometime from the end of March into April. Transportation is required, as Red Creek-Fair Haven is approximately 5-10 miles west of Oswego.  For more information, or to sign up, please contact Stephanie at shesler@girlscoutssevenlakes.org.

Literacy Volunteers of Oswego County is looking for volunteers to research, plan, and possibly facilitate basic financial and health literacy workshops for adults.  This would be a great project for a Service Learning student or club/organization.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Alyssa at amyotte@oswego.edu 

Literacy volunteers of Oswego County is looking for a volunteer to develop their Policy and Procedures Manual for Tutors and Students.  If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please contact Alyssa at amyotte@oswego.edu.

Do you like kids?  Will you be here this summer?  Do you want a free YMCA gym membership?  Volunteer at the Advantage After School program at the Oswego YMCA!  The program will run Monday-Friday from 2:45-5:45pm, and focuses on helping students with homework, projects, and studying.   Days are flexible.  Students attending will be middle and high school students from 13-18 years of age.  Any person who volunteers at least four or more hours per week will receive a free YMCA working membership for the time they are involved in the program.  Applications for the program are available at the Center for Service Learning and Community Service.  You can also contact Jevon at tutors@oswegoymca.com for more information or to receive an electronic application.

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