TO BECOME AN OMA VOLUNTEER

OMA Volunteers

OMA volunteers must complete a 3 hours (1.5 Hours for 2 weeks) of volunteer training program conducted by a certified OMA Facilitator. The training will cover an overview of dementia, OMA philosophy and methodology, and effective communication and creative facilitation skills. Upon completion of this training, volunteers are expected to commit to a weekly session of 90 minutes for the duration of the program of 8 weeks. This is one of the most rewarding programs, where you truly get to make a difference in another persons life. Make a new friend and join us for the next session of workshops. Please, contact the Education Director, Maggie Packman by filling out the form below.

Thank you for your interest in helping with OMA!
​We have more than enough volunteers for Fall 2025, so please check back for Spring 2026!
2025 Fall Session
Volunteer Training (Mandatory for only new volunteers):
September 16 and 23, 2025 at 1:30 – 3PM     

OMA Days:
September 30 - November 18, 2025: 1:30 - 3PM 
 
OMA Gallery Reception and Exhibition:
December 2nd, 2025: 1:30 - 3PM
at the SAA Main Campus. 700 N. 4th Street, Springfield, IL 62702