Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
- Accessible by public transit
Opening Minds Through Art
Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning, evidence-based, intergenerational art-making program for people living with dementia. It was developed at Scripps Gerontology Center, an Ohio Center of Excellence at Miami University, in 2007. Opening Minds through Art (OMA)’s goal is to help build a society that values all people, including older adults living with dementia. We achieve this by building genuine friendships between people living with dementia and volunteers as they engage in artmaking. People living with dementia (artists) are paired with volunteers (students, families, caregivers) who are trained to rely on imagination instead of memory and focus on remaining strengths instead of lost skills. OMA enables people living with dementia to assume new roles as artists and teachers and leave a legacy of beautiful artwork.
Additional Details & Skills Required
Volunteer Handbook and orientation
Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?
These dates are approximate, but it is a Fall Program. No art experience or ability is needed. You will gain insight into another person's vision through art. Great experience working with people with dementia in a positive atmosphere. A chance to connect and make friends through the time spent together.
Skills required
Requirements:
- Interview
- Police Check
- References
- Vulnerable Sector Search
- Accessible by public transit