Arts & Minds Volunteer Corps

Celebrate creative aging * Build meaningful relationships with older adults * Disrupt ageism

Volunteer with SJFS and join the Arts & Minds Volunteer Corps!

 In order to become a volunteer, attend two virtual 2-hour training and certification sessions with SJFS staff on the basics of dementia, the philosophy of OMA (an award-winning intergenerational art-making program for people with dementia), and methods and skills for facilitating OMA and other arts-in-dementia activities. Part 1 training must be completed before attending a Part 2 training session; however, Part 2 can be completed in a subsequent month. Both parts must be completed before volunteering.

Arts & Minds Volunteer Opportunities

OMA sessions at Menorah Park or other community sites

OMA-Thon” event at Menorah Park (next date: November 17, 2024) or future “OMA-thon” events

OMA-of-the-Month Club

Activity Companions

Other Arts & Minds Programs (e.g. M-Power U for Early Memory Loss: Arts & Minds Section)

Upcoming Virtual Arts & Minds Volunteer Trainings

Tuesday January 14, 5-7pm, Part 1

Thursday January 16, 5-7pm, Part 2

 

Tuesday February 11, 5-7pm, Part 1

Thursday February 13, 5-7pm, Part 2

 

Tuesday March 11, 5-7pm, Part 1

Thursday March 13, 5-7pm, Part 2

Trainings are typically held the 2nd Tuesday and Thursday of each month; however alternative times may be scheduled based on individual or group needs. Zoom links will be sent when you register, and training sessions will be canceled if no one is registered.

Get Started

For questions or to register for volunteer training, contact Hannah Pietra, Arts & Minds Coordinator, at pietrah@sjfs.org or call (315) 446-9111 ext. 130