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OLLI at Drake Volunteer Opportunities

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There are multiple opportunities to support the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Drake University by sharing your time and talents. All current members are encouraged to participate!

Volunteering Types

  • Host Team: Early class arrival, greeting and checking in registrants. *Training and orientation will be provided!
  • Set Up/Support Team: Supporting class venue set up, audio/visual equipment preparation, office task completion, etc. *Training and orientation will be provided!
  • Program Committee: Generating ideas for program content, providing feedback, and developing courses from concept to reality.
  • Events and Socials Committee: Generating ideas and conducting planning for social events, community tours, and other activities.
  • Membership & Marketing Committee: Providing insight and support for OLLI at Drake membership recruitment and retention strategies.
  • OLLI at Drake Council: General oversight for program creation, financial management, community outreach, membership recruitment and retention.
  • Instructor: Propose a course you would like to teach in an upcoming semester.
  • Other: Please contact me with other volunteer opportunities as needs arise!

If you would like to volunteer with OLLI at Drake, please fill out the form below and we will be in touch with you soon.

Volunteer Inquiry Form

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