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Classroom Assistant

OLLI courses are held at various venues across Centre County, making it challenging for our small staff to be at each location. Volunteering as a Classroom Assistant (CA) is a great way to help our staff provide a quality experience for students and instructors. Tasks include greeting members, taking attendance, and introducing the instructor, if needed.

Classroom Assistant Responsibilities

Outreach Building In-Person Courses:

  • Arrive 30 minutes prior to course start time.
  • Meet and greet members in the lobby.
  • Take attendance and direct attendees to the classroom.
  • Introduce instructor.
  • Manage classroom space (i.e., adjust/turn off classroom lights, notify OLLI staff of any sound or technology issues).
  • Wrap-up/thank instructor at the conclusion of the course.

Offsite In-Person Courses:

  • Arrive 20–30 minutes prior to course start time.
  • Meet and greet members at the venue.
  • Take attendance and direct attendees as needed.
  • Introduce instructor, if applicable.
  • Distribute and collect listening devices, if applicable.
  • Wrap up/thank instructor at the conclusion of the course.

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