{"id":1180,"date":"2025-03-11T12:52:44","date_gmt":"2025-03-11T19:52:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/?page_id=1180"},"modified":"2025-09-19T15:19:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T22:19:55","slug":"facilitate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/get-involved\/facilitate\/","title":{"rendered":"Facilitate Programs &amp; Activities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='clear'><\/div><div id='sub_menu1'  class='av-submenu-container av-26zzfdo-aea8322727276a6640b7a4d1e5fb34da alternate_color  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-first  olli-goofy cat-links av-sticky-submenu container_wrap fullsize' style='z-index:301' ><div class='container av-menu-mobile-disabled av-submenu-pos-left'><ul id=\"menu-catalog-nav\" class=\"av-subnav-menu\" role=\"menu\"><li role=\"menuitem\" id=\"menu-item-323\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-top-level menu-item-top-level-1\"><a 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class='avia-section av-22d5c8s-2254aad1b69b13f7edac953360cd3a7f main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_submenu  el_before_av_section  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1180'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7550tv3-080fca45bc75bcfcfa714b2ff6185df5\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m7550tv3-080fca45bc75bcfcfa714b2ff6185df5{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:36px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m7550tv3-080fca45bc75bcfcfa714b2ff6185df5 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7550tv3-080fca45bc75bcfcfa714b2ff6185df5 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presentations, coordinate activities, lead a field trip, or start a Shared Interest Group (SIG). Although our members come for the classes, many of them stay for the connections they make here. Programs encourage connections by engaging in learning beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-79qe5o-080176a4aa286332453cc51ca4629038\">\n.avia-section.av-79qe5o-080176a4aa286332453cc51ca4629038{\nbackground-color:#e4e4e4;\nbackground-image:unset;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-79qe5o-080176a4aa286332453cc51ca4629038 main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1180'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  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.av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-1v3qz3g-f032945f10cc7e5c6d6889a52f03a3a3 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1v3qz3g-f032945f10cc7e5c6d6889a52f03a3a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-1v3qz3g-f032945f10cc7e5c6d6889a52f03a3a3 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-1v3qz3g-f032945f10cc7e5c6d6889a52f03a3a3 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_image  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Become a Facilitator<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-1t591cs-dad59faa35ac1156ab283c2c0273d5f6 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\">OLLI at SOU accepts proposals for programs and activities and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs) year around. A proposal form must be submitted a minimum of six weeks prior to the program, activity or SIG.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-buttonrow-wrap av-mfrekasa-3e277f76a54bad62f52e440537b54334 avia-buttonrow-center  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_heading '>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_buttonrow_item-877ff5843cfcb57ece8be63de6ec8b6b\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-av_buttonrow_item-877ff5843cfcb57ece8be63de6ec8b6b{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:3px;\nmargin-left:3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href="https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/olli_programs_activities_submission_form"  class='avia-button av-av_buttonrow_item-877ff5843cfcb57ece8be63de6ec8b6b avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"PROGRAMS AND ACTVITIES PROPOSAL FORM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >PROGRAMS AND ACTVITIES PROPOSAL FORM<\/span><\/a>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mfrekabm-873feb1306eb81b5e589e8ef52ff5c58\">\n#top #wrap_all .avia-button.av-mfrekabm-873feb1306eb81b5e589e8ef52ff5c58{\nmargin-bottom:5px;\nmargin-right:3px;\nmargin-left:3px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<a href="https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/shared_interest_group_submission_form"  class='avia-button av-mfrekabm-873feb1306eb81b5e589e8ef52ff5c58 avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-color-theme-color'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SHARED INTEREST GROUP PROPOSAL FORM\"><span class='avia_iconbox_title' >SHARED INTEREST GROUP PROPOSAL FORM<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m7cjy64n-f5e7e0b652e89a8a7aed338e55b8a2f0 av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_buttonrow  el_before_av_textblock  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Programs and Activities vs. SIGs<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-m7ck1kpu-b62651cf08b1198396f46f8754604548 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left\">Programs and activities encompass ventures for OLLI at SOU members to do outside of a two- to 10-session course. Facilitators can give one-time presentations or coordinate activities like picnics or guided hikes. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">The key difference between programs\/activities and SIGs is that SIGs are ongoing. SIGs meet on a regular basis around their shared interest; a program or activity is a one-time occurrence.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e{\npadding-bottom:0;\nfont-size:28px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:28px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e .av-subheading{\nfont-size:21px;\n}\n\n@media only screen and (min-width: 480px) and (max-width: 767px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n\n@media only screen and (max-width: 479px){ \n#top #wrap_all .av-special-heading.av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e .av-special-heading-tag{\nfont-size:0.8em;\n}\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-m7b80slf-f998b0e0f16af6ca2d8457eb3e42fd6e av-special-heading-h2 blockquote modern-quote  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_toggle_container  av-inherit-size'><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Facilitator FAQs<\/h2><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<div  class='togglecontainer av-m85207v7-0e46588655b8dbebd6b946e20aa71a0e  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_heading  avia-builder-el-last  toggle_close_all'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\" >\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-8vlifw-568b1c6910843a3435ce6017d684071e'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-1' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-1' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-1' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"What is the role of a programs and activities facilitator?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: What is the role of a programs and activities facilitator?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: What is the role of a programs and activities facilitator?\">What is the role of a programs and activities facilitator?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-1' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-1' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>An OLLI program or activity facilitator has duties that depend on which type of program or activity they will be facilitating. If it is a presentation, they are responsible for coordinating the presentation and\/or making the presentation themselves. If it is an activity, they need to coordinate the activity with and provide important details to OLLI staff. Facilitators of both programs and activities work with OLLI at SOU staff to schedule the location, date, and time accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>A SIG facilitator is responsible for administrative and communication details with the members of the SIG. They communicate meeting times, locations and details of what the SIG will be doing. They are also responsible for verifying that all participants are current OLLI members, communicating with the Programs and Activities Committee for scheduling\/promotional needs and letting the committee know if the SIG is suspended or disbanded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-847sbw-17ed93f48d29fcaea3c8097c6046ab24'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-2' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-2' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-2' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How do I become a facilitator for OLLI at SOU?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How do I become a facilitator for OLLI at SOU?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How do I become a facilitator for OLLI at SOU?\">How do I become a facilitator for OLLI at SOU?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-2' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-2' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Anyone can propose a program or activity using our <a href=\"https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/olli_programs_activities_submission_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Programs and Activities Proposal Form<\/a>. Non-OLLI members can give presentations and host activities, but participation in the program or activity is limited to OLLI members only. In contrast, SIGs can only be started by OLLI members. Current members who want to start a SIG should use the<a href=\"https:\/\/southernoregonuniversity.formstack.com\/forms\/shared_interest_group_submission_form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Shared Interest Group Proposal Form<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-55lwr0-3b28190e4a9aa38bd2fc7b8faa984acb'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-3' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-3' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-3' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Do I have to be an OLLI member to facilitate a program or activity?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Do I have to be an OLLI member to facilitate a program or activity?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Do I have to be an OLLI member to facilitate a program or activity?\">Do I have to be an OLLI member to facilitate a program or activity?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-3' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-3' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A facilitator interested in doing a one-time presentation or hosting an activity for OLLI does not need to be a current member. However, any facilitator who will be starting a Shared Interest Group must be a current member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-m85206sa-e027f819663d92d020f166f34f1a88bd'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-4' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-4' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-4' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"When can I submit a programs and activities proposal form?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: When can I submit a programs and activities proposal form?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: When can I submit a programs and activities proposal form?\">When can I submit a programs and activities proposal form?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-4' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-4' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>OLLI at SOU accepts Programs &amp; Activities proposals year-round. A proposal form must be submitted a minimum of six weeks prior to the program, activity or SIG to allow time for promotion and registration. There may be additional constraints applied to the schedule of an activity that are determined on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-4c2lfg-a4670e45c7c5d7731459a61dc7202c8d'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-5' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-5' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-5' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"How will I know if my program or activity is accepted?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: How will I know if my program or activity is accepted?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: How will I know if my program or activity is accepted?\">How will I know if my program or activity is accepted?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-5' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-5' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>The Programs and Activities Committee Chair will reach out to clarify any questions they may have about the proposal and notify you of its acceptance. Scheduling details will be finalized by the Committee Chair in collaboration with OLLI at SOU staff.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<section class='av_toggle_section av-2db86k-a8882a45844148d7303e1bce758c0f68'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\" ><div role=\"tablist\" class=\"single_toggle\" data-tags=\"{All} \"  ><p id='toggle-toggle-id-6' data-fake-id='#toggle-id-6' class='toggler  av-title-above '  itemprop=\"name\"  role='tab' tabindex='0' aria-controls='toggle-id-6' data-slide-speed=\"200\" data-title=\"Can programs and activities be held over Zoom?\" data-title-open=\"\" data-aria_collapsed=\"Click to expand: Can programs and activities be held over Zoom?\" data-aria_expanded=\"Click to collapse: Can programs and activities be held over Zoom?\">Can programs and activities be held over Zoom?<span class=\"toggle_icon\"><span class=\"vert_icon\"><\/span><span class=\"hor_icon\"><\/span><\/span><\/p><div id='toggle-id-6' aria-labelledby='toggle-toggle-id-6' role='region' class='toggle_wrap  av-title-above'   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\" ><div class='toggle_content invers-color '  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Yes! Programs and activities can be held online via Zoom. Zoom is a great platform for hosting one-time presentations and getting together with your SIG. If you do not have a Zoom account, the Programs and Activities Committee Chair may be able to assist in setting up a Zoom meeting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":14,"featured_media":1193,"parent":44,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1180","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.0 (Yoast SEO v26.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Facilitate Programs &amp; Activities - OLLI at SOU<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"OLLI at SOU&#039;s volunteer facilitators can host one-time presentations, coordinate activities, lead a field trip, or start a Shared Interest Group (SIG).\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/sou.edu\/olli\/get-involved\/facilitate\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Facilitate Programs &amp; 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