Volunteer

Volunteers are the backbone of our organization. OLLI at Emory could not function without the dedicated service of the members who volunteer. Volunteering creates a more vibrant learning community and connects you to other OLLI members. It’s a great way to make new friends and is personally satisfying and rewarding. Volunteer jobs vary in time commitment, skills needed and frequency.

How can you get involved?  There are many tasks to help with, from daily routine items during class days to volunteering on an OLLI Committee.

• Greeting people
• Handing out name tags
• Making sure everyone is masked
• Taking temperatures of students
• Directing students to their classrooms
• Showing students where everything is in our building.
• Answering the phone and taking requests down for OLLI staff
• Classroom Hosts, Course Facilitators

Volunteer for an OLLI Workgroup

You can contribute your ideas and expertise by volunteering to serve on an OLLI Workgroup. Each group has a different function and time requirement. Below are the current workgroups. You are welcome to participate at any time by letting the OLLI staff (olli@emory.edu) know of your interest.

CURRICULUM COMMITTEE

The Curriculum workgroup responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Recruiting instructors.
• Recommending new areas of programming, new locations and audiences.
• Planning, developing, and evaluating the curriculum and instructors.
• Hosting instructor orientation, workshops, and instructor appreciation events.
• Developing Class Representatives to assist instructors.

Committee Chair: Sally Knab -  Email: mailto:salaknab@gmail.com

EVENTS AND HOSPITALITY WORKGROUP

The Events and Hospitality Workgroup responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Fosters a friendly, welcoming, and open OLLI community by planning opportunities for our members to connect and socialize, enjoy local events, and learn about the Atlanta area.

Volunteer Interest: Email OLLI at Emory

INSTRUCTOR AND TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT 

The Instructor and Technology Support Workgroup responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing a variety of technology-based services in support of OLLI courses.
• Tech-savvy committee members take on tasks such as teaching PowerPoint or Zoom skills to instructors, training OLLI facilitators on Zoom, or serving as online course Host/Co-hosts.
• On occasion, helping set up classroom equipment for Hyflex courses.

Volunteer Interest: Email OLLI at Emory