Arts & Minds Volunteer Corps
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
Other Arts & Minds Programs (e.g. M-Power U for Early Memory Loss: Arts & Minds Section)
Upcoming Virtual Arts & Minds Volunteer Trainings
Tuesday October 8, 5-7pm, Part 1
Thursday October 10, 5-7pm, Part 2
Tuesday November 12, 5-7pm, Part 1
Thursday November 14, 5-7pm, Part 2
Tuesday December 10, 5-7pm, Part 1
Thursday December 12, 5-7pm, Part 2
You must attend both Part 1 and Part 2 training sessions before participating in volunteer activities. If you cannot attend both training sessions in the same month, you may attend Part 2 in a subsequent month after Part 1 is completed.
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