Volunteering

OLLI volunteers are essential to our mission of lifelong learning and bringing a sense of community and shared commitment to our organization. Thank you to everyone who volunteered for OLLI this past year!

Express Interest in Volunteering

Volunteer Opportunities and Committees

Connection Committee

The Connection Committee offers support such as cards, phone calls, transportation assistance, meal trains, and other temporary assistance to fellow OLLI members. Assistance can be once only, or on an ongoing basis. Membership on the Connection Committee is not necessary to participate with supportive functions. This committee meets quarterly, or as needed.

Course Coordinator

Serve as a liaison for the instructor. Contact him/her a week before the course to check on AV needs, confirm course date, time, and location, etc. Training will be provided.

Curriculum Committee

The primary function of the Curriculum Committee is to secure a well-balanced selection of courses each semester that have academic merit and that appeal to the interests of OLLI members. Committee members accomplish this by identifying and soliciting qualified instructors, guiding and facilitating the submission of course proposals, ensuring complete proposals, determining a final schedule each semester, securing course coordinators, and reviewing the success of courses. The Curriculum Committee works to maintain a balanced roster of new and veteran instructors as well as new and repeat courses. This committee meets monthly.

Give Local York Committee

This committee meets monthly from January through May to design fun and engaging activities tied to OLLI York’s Give Local York (GLY) campaign. Members will work together to promote GLY to the OLLI community, encourage fellow members to participate, and help thank donors. 

Membership Engagement Committee

The Membership Engagement Committee is dedicated to fostering a welcoming environment by providing opportunities for members to connect, building a sense of community at OLLI. This committee meets bi-monthly.

Photographer

Take pictures at OLLI courses and events and share with OLLI staff.

Social Committee

The Social Committee offers opportunities for socialization beyond courses offered at OLLI. Committee members assess the interests of OLLI members and plan social events accordingly. Examples include soup and board game afternoon, dinner at a local restaurant, breakfast before OLLI courses, etc. In addition, the Social Committee assists other committees with setting up for and cleaning up after events. This committee meets three to four times a year.

Speakers’ Bureau

Present to community groups, in pairs or more, about OLLI’s history as well as your experience as an OLLI member. We also need volunteers to connect the speakers with appropriate audiences for presentations. This committee meets as needed.