Tapping the Power of Volunteers
OLLI at Granite State College depends upon the volunteer efforts of members to keep the program running. Indeed, as a direct result of volunteer efforts, we are able to keep our membership and class fees low.
Members present classes, act as class monitors, find presenters, organize events and activities, serve on various committees, help with mailings and other office tasks and, in general, ensure that OLLI at GSC continues to grow and thrive as an organization.
OLLI at GSC has a group of wonderful volunteers, but we can always use more help! Please read the descriptions of the volunteer opportunities listed below. When you find the perfect fit, contact us at 603-513-1377 or olli.office@granite.edu. You can also complete and return the Volunteer Signup Form.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Class Monitor: Act as assistant to the presenters, taking attendance, distributing handouts, helping set up equipment, etc. Training is provided. Enjoy becoming better acquainted with your fellow classmates and the presenter.
- Class Presenter: Teach your passion! If you are interested in sharing your skills/knowledge/experience in a particular area, we welcome you. Please fill out the Class Proposal Form and we will be in touch!
- Curriculum Development: Develop and evaluate courses, special events and interest groups. Identify and contact possible presenters. Gather information about member interests.
- Event Planning: Coordinate and work at special events (Course Previews, OLLI Brown Bag University, social gatherings, etc.)
- Fund Development: Fundraising from members, other individuals and from public and private organizations.
- Member Recruitment/Retention: Contact inactive members via phone and/or email
- Newsletter: Gather, write, and organize submissions for newsletter production.
- Office Support: Perform administrative tasks, (e.g. mailings, filing, database entry, phone calls and registration).
- Publicity: Work locally to increase awareness of OLLI by distributing catalogs, writing/placing articles in newsletters, newspapers, community bulletin boards and/or joining the Speaker’s Bureau.
- Steering Committee: Help develop policies and long range goals for OLLI as a multi-site organization.