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!
Please fill out the form below and we will contact you with details for Spring 2026!
2026 Spring Session
Volunteer Training (Mandatory for only new volunteers):
March 10 and 17, 2026 at 1:30 – 3PM     

OMA Days:
March 24 - May 12, 2026: 1:30 - 3PM 
 
OMA Gallery Reception and Exhibition:
May 19th, 2026: 2 - 3PM
at the SAA Main Campus. 700 N. 4th Street, Springfield, IL 62702