Extension in the Community
Conversation Partners
International Education Programs is looking for native English speakers to spend a minimum of two hours each week with international students who need to practice English. Learn more about their countries and cultures, make new friends and help a student develop confidence in his or her English-speaking ability.
Host Families
Have an international adventure without leaving home. Become a host family for an international student attending one of our International Education Programs. Host families are an integral part of extending language and cultural instruction beyond the classroom. Learn more about the Host Family program.
Rising Stars in Our Community
Read about some of the students who have made an investment in their education to revitalize or transform their careers. Read their success stories and get inspired.
Volunteer Opportunities: Helping Us Helps You
Adult volunteers are needed to help register classes and assist instructors on the first night of classes.
In exchange for volunteer services, UCR Extension offers complimentary enrollments in its classes. Learn more about volunteer opportunities.
Teach for Us
Many of UCR Extension's instructors are working professionals, noted specialists and experts in the fields they are teaching. They have advanced and specialized education in their subjects, which enables students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it immediately to their jobs. Most UCR Extension instructors teach just one or two courses on subjects in which they are experts. Learn more about becoming an instructor for UCR Extension.
Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is an educational program for mature learners. Visit the OLLI website for more information.
