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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at George Mason University

Teaching at OLLI

Our courses are the backbone of OLLI’s programming. We offer classes in every conceivable subject area, and our volunteer teachers are the key to our success! If you have a course you’d like to teach for us, or if you’re thinking about becoming an OLLI teacher, here are some resources to help you get started.

Additional questions? Please email program@gmu.edu for answers and assistance.

Testimonials

  • "I just loved teaching at OLLI! The good thing was I didn’t have to worry about grades...I loved the comaraderie of OLLI. I think this is what makes OLLI so great!"

    – Leigha

  • "The interesting about teaching a class, is I found the people to be very engaged, very knowledgeable about the subject, and to really want to learn. They wanted to know as much as they possibly could."

    – Norma

  • "The people in the course make you think, because they ask you questions...As we age, research says your mind needs to be stimulated, and OLLI courses will help you keep your mind stimulated."

    – Sam

  • "We haven’t had a course in... Could you teach that? And I said, why sure, I could do that! And now you’re hooked."

    – Michele R

  • "I really enjoy teaching at OLLI, spending time with the students here. They’re so knowledgeable about all sorts of things in life."

    – Cynthia

  • "It’s been very gratifying to me to watch the writing program, in general, expand and develop."

    – Ed

  • "The thing about OLLI is you don’t have to be an expert – you just have to have a passion about something. If you love it, and you think you can share it, you can!"

    – Michelle B