Oshkosh Seniors Center
200 North Campbell Road
Oshkosh, WI, 54901
http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us/Senior_Services/
Fax: 920-232-5307
Mission: The mission of OSC is to enrich the quality of life for adults age 50 and older.
Clientele: The Oshkosh Seniors Center (OSC) has been providing services to the City of Oshkosh for nearly 40 years to individuals 50 and older.
Services: Programming is based around the Seven Dimensions of Wellness (social, intellectual, spiritual, emotional, physical, environmental and occupational) to promote positive attitudes towards aging and a high quality of life for adults in the City of Oshkosh and surrounding communities. The variety of programming provides a well-rounded approach to address the needs of adults 50+ in our community. Programs, activities and services include: exercise/fitness, woodworking, arts, educational sessions, computer classes, nailcare, language arts, chorus, support groups, and on-site adult day services and counseling provided by Lutheran Social Services. Advocap also provides a nutrition site five days a week.
Please note: An additional agreement between the student and the City of Oshkosh is required.
Internship Description (120 Hours):
Administration
• Attend staff, OSC Advisory Board and Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meetings.
• Become familiar with office and customer service procedures.
• Meet with OSC staff
• Learn and utilize of Schedules Plus software programs.
• Policy and procedures development and implementation.
• Standard of Work process.
• City budget process.
• Fee analysis.
• Mock interview.
• Attend nutrition site
• Observe in Lutheran Social Services Adult Day Services
• Become familiar with office and customer service procedures during 2-4 hour shift a front desk every other week
Programming
• Plan, implement and lead new OSC program/activity.
• Supervision of ongoing programs/activities.
• Public relations with participants; in person and on the phone.
• Participate in and assist in OSC programs (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Development and implementation of program evaluation.
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events.
• Evaluation and surveys of OSC programs and facilities.
Fund Development/Marketing
• Evaluation and surveys of OSC programs and facilities.
• Assist in grant development.
• Write and submit press release.
• Website development.
• Marketing and involvement with special events.
• Creation of facility brochures.
• Assist with monthly newsletter, The Current.
• Observe Senior Savvy/learn camera work/interview skills
• Social media marketing.
Volunteer Management
• Assist in volunteer recruitment.
• Screen, select and match volunteers to OSC needs.
• Participate in front desk volunteer training session.
• Develop and implement volunteer satisfaction survey.
• Create volunteer motivation and recognition program.
• Assist with preparation of OSC Volunteer Recognition Banquet.
• Schedule volunteers to fill various needs.
• Participate in the newsletter process.
• Represent the Oshkosh Seniors Center at volunteer recruitment events.
• Create brochures/rack cards and materials for recruitment.
• Take photos/video of volunteers in action throughout the center.
• Compile media shows that feature volunteers.
Fitness/Wellness
• Creation and implementation of fitness/wellness initiatives for Fox Fitness Center and OSC exercise classes.
• Participate in OSC exercise class.
• Develop, implement and collect fitness/wellness evaluation/survey.
• Research community fitness/wellness initiatives throughout the country.
• Development of future OSC fitness/wellness initiatives.
• Participate in Exercise Basics class, Fitness Assessment and equipment training.
Advanced Internship Description (280 Hours):
Administration
• Attend staff, OSC Advisory Board and Friends of the Oshkosh Seniors Center Board meetings.
• Become familiar with office and customer service procedures.
• Meet with OSC staff
• Learn and utilize of Schedules Plus software programs.
• Policy and procedures development and implementation.
• Standard of Work process.
• City budget process.
• Fee analysis.
• Mock interview.
• Attend nutrition site
• Observe in Lutheran Social Services Adult Day Services
• Become familiar with office and customer service procedures during 2-4 hour shift a front desk every other week
Programming
• Plan, implement and lead new OSC program/activity.
• Supervision of ongoing programs/activities.
• Public relations with participants; in person and on the phone.
• Participate in and assist in OSC programs (daily, weekly, monthly).
• Development and implementation of program evaluation.
• Assist with planning and implementation of special events.
• Evaluation and surveys of OSC programs and facilities.
Fund Development/Marketing
• Evaluation and surveys of OSC programs and facilities.
• Assist in grant development.
• Write and submit press release.
• Website development.
• Marketing and involvement with special events.
• Creation of facility brochures.
• Assist with monthly newsletter, The Current.
• Observe Senior Savvy/learn camera work/interview skills
• Social media marketing.
Volunteer Management
• Assist in volunteer recruitment.
• Screen, select and match volunteers to OSC needs.
• Participate in front desk volunteer training session.
• Develop and implement volunteer satisfaction survey.
• Create volunteer motivation and recognition program.
• Assist with preparation of OSC Volunteer Recognition Banquet.
• Schedule volunteers to fill various needs.
• Participate in the newsletter process.
• Represent the Oshkosh Seniors Center at volunteer recruitment events.
• Create brochures/rack cards and materials for recruitment.
• Take photos/video of volunteers in action throughout the center.
• Compile media shows that feature volunteers.
Fitness/Wellness
• Creation and implementation of fitness/wellness initiatives for Fox Fitness Center and OSC exercise classes.
• Participate in OSC exercise class.
• Develop, implement and collect fitness/wellness evaluation/survey.
• Research community fitness/wellness initiatives throughout the country.
• Development of future OSC fitness/wellness initiatives.
• Participate in Exercise Basics class, Fitness Assessment and equipment training.
Please note: An additional agreement between the student and the City of Oshkosh is required.
Availability: Fall, Spring, Days
Category: Senior Citizens