OLLI Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the lifeblood of OLLI. Our organization includes of hundreds of volunteers. Obviously we are always looking for more. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities within OLLI. Everyone is invited to participate.
To reach us, you use the email address for the contact person if it is given, otherwise you can send us an email at olli-Info@fullerton.edu .
If you would like to add or change a volunteer opportunity on this page, then contact the OLLI website chief editor at OLLICSUFwebmaster@gmail.com
Blue Book Course Catalog
Contact: Chris Shaw, Editor, tashawc01@gmail.com
Blue Book Section Editors (S/E) / SE Back-ups (Fall, Spring, & Summer BB Development)
Urgent volunteers needed: Develop semester schedules and coordinate with instructor/coordinators producing write-ups for the Blue Book for a single designated section of the Blue Book. Processing during January, May, and August for approximately 8 to 12 hours, spread over each of these months. Some basic computer skills needed and training will be provided.
Contact: Ellie Monroe, VP Programs
Computer Education Committee (CEC)
The Computer (and Technology) Education Committee is dedicated to helping OLLI members make the best use of the ever-increasing technology now ubiquitous in our daily lives. See our CEC meetings
New CEC members with computer and mobile devices expertise needed to teach and help with CEC classes.
Contacts: Richard McCaman, Chair, or Dan Coby, Vice Chair
Communications
Contact: Chris Shaw, VP Communications
Curriculum Committee
The Curriculum Committee meets on the first Monday of each month to plan and develop the next semester’s programs. It is open to all OLLI members. See our Curriculum Committee meetings.
Volunteers Needed: Classroom instructors and coordinators, Curriculum Committee Members
Contacts: Ellie Monroe, VP Programs, or Judy Alter, Chair or Renee Cabrera, Vice-chair
Trips Committee
The OLLI Day Trips Committee plans day trips of interest to OLLI members. OLLI members are encouraged to suggest and to help coordinate trips. See our OLLI Day Trips.
Volunteer needs: New committee members to help plan and implement OLLI trips.
Contact: Ken Luke, Chair
Facilities/Event Setup
Urgent volunteer needs- assist in setting up/tearing down tables, chairs, tents for events/organize storage areas, work with office staff to do minor repairs.
Contact: Pete Saputo, VP Facilities
Hospitality Committee
Volunteer needs. Create themes for events, event decorations and food planning, arrange entertainment. Meets the first Friday of the month 1-2:30 p.m. See our Hospitality Committee meetings.
Contact: Elaine Mitchell, VP Hospitality
OLLI Library Volunteers
Books needed for Library
Contact: Tony Package, Lead Librarian
Leadership Support Group
Urgent volunteer needs: Publicity writers, promotional flyer designers, meeting note takers and PowerPoint program designers: Researchers, survey research assistants
Contact: Joyce Ono, OLLI President
Mail Crew
Volunteers needed: Prepare Blue Books, and other publications for mailing as required.
Contact: Co-chairs, Jean Bryant and Linda Lockwood Co-Chairs
Membership Committee
Assist during Open House/Spring Preview (check-in, greet and seat, provide information), Hosts/Docents,OLLI Assistants, New Member Orientation, Volunteer Opportunities Workshop, Registration, Friendship and In-Memoriam, Photo Day and 90+ celebration
Contact: Debbie Maxwell VP Membership
Musical Performances Stage Team
Volunteers needed: Team that will support all of our Musical Performances venues. team will be in charge of stage set-up, audio set-up, program handouts, attendance sheets, ushering, and other items as needed.
Contact: Ellie Monroe, Coordinator for Musical Performances ellie.monroe@mindspring.com
OLLI Office Assistance
Volunteer needs: Answer inquiries, data entry, copy materials for instructors, update Bulletin Board, monitor security keys and other security items, follow up on care of OLLI kitchen.
Contact: Patsy Burns, OLLI Office Manager, pburns@fullerton.edu, 657-278-4271
OLLI - CSUF Collaboration
Begun in 2010, the OLLI Collaboration Program matches well-qualified volunteers with academic opportunities. OLLI members are an invaluable resource with expertise and skills honed over decades of life and career experiences. For the volunteer, collaboration provides an outlet for continued involvement that research studies have shown to have a positive impact on health, well-being, and even long life. For the university, collaboration broadens students’ educational experience and helps prepare them for successful careers and life challenges. See our Collaboration Committee meeting schedule and our OLLI-CSUF Collaboration Web Page
Contact: Janice Jeng, VP External Relations
OLLI Socials (Monthly on designated Thursday afternoons in Shapiro)
Urgent volunteer needs: ABCD room set-up.
Contact: Mickey La Casa, Food and set-up Coordinator
Music entertainment; Contact Ellie Monroe Music/entertainment Coordinator
OLLI Trolley
Urgent volunteer needs: Trolley Drivers
Contact: Patsy Burns, OLLI Office Manager, pburns@fullerton.edu, 657-278-4271
Open House Docents
Volunteers to take new members on tours at Open House and other events.
Contact: Debbie Maxwell, Chair
OLLI Outreach and Community Relations Committee
Contact: Janice Jeng, VP External Relations
OLLI Hosts for Open House:
Contact:Debbie Maxwell, VP Membership
Photo Resource Committee
Volunteers needed: Photographers with a digital camera of any kind and members to attend committee meetings and support the archiving effort.
Contact: Chris Shaw
Technology Representatives
Volunteers Needed: Tech reps to assist instructors and coordinators with audio-visual support.
Contact: Jim Monroe, VP Technology (After May: Bob Newcomb)
Transitions in Retirement (TiR) Committee/New Retiree Curriculum
The TIR Committee focuses on developing programs and activities for OLLI members who are still working part time or are recently retired. See our TIR Committee meetings.
Urgent volunteer needs: Committee Members, class coordinators/assistant coordinators.
Contact: Russ MacKeand, Chair TiR Committee
