Volunteer opportunities
The Retired Faculty Association provides as many opportunities for the members to remain active with the university and enjoy activities in our local community.
Our monthly newsletter provides information regarding upcoming scheduled association meetings, university activities, and events sponsored by the Retired Faculty Association. In addition, RFA event organizer often notify members of events via email.
The opportunities for members of the Retired Faculty Association to become involved is being expanded in large part due to the effort of RFA Volunteer Committee chaired by Pierre Mousset-Jones. In response to an inquiry sent to department chairs across campus, the following opportunities to become involved and support the university are available.
Opportunities for Involvement Associated with the University
- Mentoring new faculty
- Mentoring and tutoring new students
- Informal mentor to graduate students
- Counseling/advising prospective retirees
- Serving on faculty search committees
- Serving on college advisory boards
- Reviewing grant applications
- Providing research guidance and practices
- Help at University special events (Jazz Festival, etc.)
- Judging academic events and competitions
- Teach a selected class by invitation
- Cover classes for faculty, as needed
Current opportunities
Volunteer guidelines on the BCN/HR webpage
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Seeking anyone with a background or interest in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Department of Electrical Engineering
Assist in the tutoring center within the college. Various hours are available.
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Need qualified instructors to teach CS 105 Introduction to Computing and possibly other courses.
Department of Family and Community Medicine
Assistance in reviewing grant applications and research guidance.
Department of Sociology
- Assistance in mentoring new faculty, mentoring graduate students and reviewing grant applications
- Opportunity to teach selected classes is available
Department of Mathematics
Interested in retired faculty to cover classes for absent faculty, however, this would require a person qualified to teach the mathematics course.
Department of World Languages and Literatures
- Mentor new faculty and act as an informal mentor to graduate students by providing research guidance and practices
- Teach selected classes by invitation and to cover classes for absent faculty members
Honors Program
- Faculty readers of Honors senior theses (all majors)
- Proving research guidance, practices and workshops
- Sit on review committees for nationally competitive fellowships
- The Honors program is open to retired faculty teaching sections of Honors classes.
Sanford Center for the Aging
Senior Outreach Services (Companionship Program)
Trained volunteers support Washoe County’s most vulnerable elders “Age in Place,” allowing them to stay in their homes as long as possible. Volunteers visit once a week in person or by phone and provide companionship and emotional support with activities such as reading together, playing a board game, assisting with transportation to appointments, grocery shopping, taking the participant on outings, and serving as an advocate.
Transportation Program
The Volunteer Transportation Program helps meet the transportation demand of older adults in Washoe County who have limited access to other forms of transportation. Flexible scheduling based on your availability!
Community Wellness Programs
Community Wellness Programs provide a variety of evidence-based classes designed to support older adults’ path to health and wellness. Volunteers facilitate the classes and receive an extensive orientation and training.
AmeriCorps Seniors
The Sanford Center for Aging is an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP (Retired and Seniors Volunteer Program) grantee, which pairs Americans aged 55 and older with organizations making change in our community. Our team will help you find a service opportunity you are passionate about!