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Coronavirus (COVID‑19) Updates

The Senior Center is not able to open, but we invite you to join our virtual programs. If you don't have a computer, ask about our Tablets2Go program.

Positions Available

preschool arts and crafts

Front Desk Reception

Meet, greet, and help people by volunteering weekly at the front desk reception area. Answer and route telephone calls. Provide accurate information about programs, register participants. MUST have computer/phone/office skills and experience. Shifts are 4 hours, once a week, Monday - Friday.

Special Event & Fundraising Team

Join a team of enthusiastic volunteers to plan, execute, and evaluate special events and fundraising efforts. Use your personal connections to secure financial resources and gifts to support our Senior Center.

Program Team

Have a say in what activities we bring to Madison Senior Center. Join a team of volunteers that advise, research, and make connections to new and exciting programs. Discuss and brainstorm in relaxed meetings.

Marketing and Media Team

Do you have experience with marketing, media, or advertising? Madison Senior Center is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help tell our story of an inclusive community where older adults thrive.

Preschool Arts & Crafts

2nd Thursday of each month (September - May)

9:45 am – 11:00 am
Contact: Laurie Bibo

Do you love kids, but not their messes? Volunteer at the Madison Senior Center once a month guiding preschoolers in a craft project. We do the planning, provide the supplies, and the mess stays here.

Edgewood Nursing Program

Contact: Laurie Bibo
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During the fall and spring semesters, Edgewood College Nursing students meet with senior volunteers once a month to practice patient interaction. Check the Calendar for the upcoming dates and times.

Musician

Do you like to perform, but not have the time for a band or long term commitment? We have a number of opportunities for volunteers to play ambiance music for special events throughout the year. We have pianos on site, but welcome other instruments as well.

Hair Stylist

The Madison Senior Center needs a hairstylist to cut the hair of active seniors. We would like to offer free haircuts for people age 55 and older that might not be able to afford or travel far. We are looking for someone once a month for 2–3 hours, between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm. Volunteers could keep any tips they might receive. We prefer a current or retired professional hairstylist.

Volunteer

  • COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities
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  • Why Volunteer?
  • Positions Available
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John Weichelt, Volunteer Coordinator

  • Phone: (608) 267-2344
  • jweichelt@cityofmadison.com

Madison Senior Center

Madison Senior Center
330 West Mifflin Street
Madison, WI 53703
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  • Phone: (608) 266-6581
  • Fax: (608) 267-8684
  • seniorcenter@cityofmadison.com
  • WI Relay Service

Resources

  • Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin (ADAW)
  • Benefits CheckUp
  • NIH Senior Health
  • MPL Senior Resources List
  • USAGov Guide for Seniors
  • Dane County Department of Human Services – Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services for Older Adults
  • Wisconsin Institute for Healthy Aging (WIHA)

NewBridge Madison

  • Your Connection to Successful Aging

    A newly formed agency resulting from the merger of the four Madison Senior Coalitions. NewBridge is committed to enabling older adults to age in place.

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