ALL is an all volunteer organization. Since 1992 it has grown from 40 to over 500 members from the Pittsburgh region who are primarily retired adults who wish to continue to enrich their own and others lives through learning and volunteering. ALL members decide which topics they would like to have covered in informal study groups which are primarily lead by ALL members. At times the study groups are lead by CMU faculty members and graduate students who are pleased to have such enthusiastic and receptive participants. Field trips to special places and events include the Holocaust Museum and the Robotics Institute.
ALL members are also very much involved with young people-a mutually rewarding experience.
From its annual membership dues ALL has donated to several CMU departments and CMU projects.