Volunteering

ALL has always been run by its members. Initially, the founders did everything. Now there are more of us to share the responsibilities. Member volunteers choose the curriculum, host the socials, get the word out into the community, take care of the classroom and provide A/V support, do occasional ad hoc jobs, and serve as Board members. We serve for a varying period of time, then step aside for someone else. We would be delighted if you were willing to step up when an opening arises.  There is always a need for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please click on the “Volunteer Form” button.

Volunteer Opportunities

• Curriculum Committee: Arts, Humanities, Issues & Ideas, Science, and Global Topics strands.
• Other committees: Public Information, Facilities, Zoom Moderators, Scholarships, and Summer Term committees.
• Board of Directors and officers.

You might have skills and interests that could help ALL in ways that haven’t yet been mentioned.

Volunteer FAQ

How much time does it take? Time commitments vary with the job. Typically it comes in flurries of a few hours in a given week, followed by no activity at all for a few weeks.

How many meetings are required? Very few, and not in summer. The Board and Curriculum Committee Strand Coordinators meet monthly, the Strand members quarterly at most, and other committees meet as needed.

Aside from meetings, how would I spend my time? It depends on the committee. For example, the Curriculum Committee members do a lot of emailing; while the Facilities Committee members manage the classroom at 5 – 10 classes per term (typically ones you planned to attend anyway).

How would I be trained? In person by the others in your group. We have written Policies and Procedures, including many templates, so nobody is left guessing. We help each other out all the time.

How can I learn more? If you are interested in volunteering or learning more, click on the “Volunteer Form” button below. This will take you to an online form. Fill out and submit the form; the appropriate person will get back to you.