How to Get Involved
There are countless ways to connect with Elder College and to contribute thereby to your community. You may feel drawn to taking courses or to teaching them. You may enjoy volunteering your time, skill, and passion. You may choose to support us with a donation; or to immerse yourself in every aspect. Whatever your preferences, you can be sure of a warm welcome.
“Elder College is not just about life-long learning. It’s also about life-long friendships.”
Students
To get become a student of Mid Island Elder College, click the link below to discover and register for courses.
Members
Embark on a rewarding journey of lifelong learning and community connection by becoming a member of Mid Island Elder College.
Teachers
If you would like to join our instructional group, please send an email to programchair@eldercollege.org explaining briefly your areas of expertise and interest.
In addition, if you already have a specific course in mind, submit a proposal online by selecting the “Start Course Proposal” button below.
Alternatively, you may download an editable Course Proposal Form here. However, this form must be completed using Adobe Acrobat Reader (available here) and then emailed to courseprop@eldercollege.org.
Whichever form you use, please include in the “Other Information” field any of the following which apply:
1) Any days or times when you cannot teach.
2) The number, length and frequency of class sessions.
3) Any audiovisual equipment you may need: describe the intended purpose, and any equipment you will provide yourself, including cables and adapters. If in doubt, please call 250-797-9055 well in advance of the first day of your course.
Please note: There are separate periods of time for multi-session and single-session courses. If you are proposing a single-session course, please indicate in which of the following weeks you would prefer it be offered: March 2-6 or April 27-May 1
Other Volunteers
Send an email to info@eldercollege.org explaining briefly what you’re good at and what you enjoy doing, or fill our the form below.
Supporters
If you are interested in becoming one of our highly prized donors, click the Donate button below or send an email to info@eldercollege.org for more information.