Art with You Bedside Support

oin Lyngblomstens Lifelong Learning & the Arts program and make a difference in the lives of older adults! As an Art with You Bedside Support Volunteer, you will engage one-on-one with residents who are unable to leave their rooms, bringing creativity and companionship through art-making. Volunteers will offer a variety of art projects and use their creativity to adapt activities to meet residents interests and needs.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate hands-on, one-on-one art-making sessions with residents.
• Offer multiple art projects and have backup ideas to engage residents.
• Revisit residents who may not initially show interest.
• Be patient and flexible, understanding that tasks may take time.
• Physically assist with tasks such as pushing an art cart and sitting on an armless stool.

Qualifications:

• Interest in the connection between arts and health.
• Ability to work independently with residents while maintaining a team spirit.
• Patience and adaptability to meet residents needs.
• Physically able to perform required tasks.

Time Commitment:

• 2 hours per week, meeting with 23 residents.
• Lists of residents to visit will be provided by the Therapeutic Recreation Coordinator.

Training:

• 2-hour orientation and training, including shadowing a teaching artist.
• Additional 2-hour team meetings and training every other month.

Benefits to Residents:

• Companionship and engagement in adult-focused projects.
• Physical activity, creativity, and reduced depressive tendencies.
• Opportunity to take their minds off pain through imagination and art.

Benefits to Volunteers:

• Utilize your artistic skills and creativity.
• Build meaningful connections with older adults.
• Experience the joy of making a difference in residents lives.
• Be part of a passionate and creative team.

Art Supplies:
An art cart stocked with all necessary supplies will be provided.

Join us in bringing creativity and joy to older adults through the power of art!