U3A
is a volunteer organisation and is therefore entirely dependent on
volunteer tutors. Tutors need not be members of U3A, but although most
are, as membership of the organisation is a pre-requisite of
attending classes.
Members of U3A are always looking for new things to learn so we are
always looking for tutors offering new and interesting subjects to
our members. Tutors should be aware that their students do not
require prerequisites to attend classes at U3A. Courses should be
designed appropriately.
Tutors should be able to organise their courses and deliver them in
an effective manner. Redlands U3A has a tutor liaison person who
can give advice to prospective tutors.
We expect prospective tutors to have a certain level of expertise
in their chosen course. For example, language tutors should be
able to speak, write and read in the language they are teaching
and athletic tutors should have a level of fitness necessary for
their pursuit.