Share what you love with a community that’s eager to learn. OLLI-RU is always looking for volunteers to lead engaging, noncredit courses for curious adults. Whether your expertise is in history, the arts, science, current events, or a personal passion, your knowledge can spark meaningful conversations and connections. You don’t need formal teaching credentials—just enthusiasm for your subject and a desire to create a welcoming, interactive experience. Join us in building a vibrant learning community where ideas are exchanged, friendships are formed, and learning never stops.
Overview
OLLI-RU offers nearly year-round programming with 4 sessions per year: Winter (January), Spring, Summer and Fall.
We email a call for proposals several months prior to the start of each session. Current and potential instructors are invited to use our online form to submit course ideas. We are open to all topic areas including history, politics, literature, science, health and more!
Location for Courses
- in-person at the Rutgers Lifelong Learning Center, 3 Rutgers Plaza, New Brunswick, NJ (we are just off Route 1 as well as Ryder's Lane). The facility is completely accessible and has a large parking lot.
- online using Zoom
- some courses are hybrid with the instructor in-person and students either in the classroom or online.
Timing:
- Class typically meets once a week (classes are scheduled Mon-Fri)
- The number of weeks is up to you! It can be anything from 1 week to a maximum of 10 weeks during the spring and fall, maximum of 5 weeks during the summer and winter.
- Available time slots for courses are 10:30 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 2:30 pm or 3 pm - 4:30 pm. We do have flexibility if you need to meet for only 1 hour or 2 hours.
Please contact us for more information. We hope to see you soon!