Use your passion for music to create personalized music playlists for patients with dementia! Study the impact personalized music has on people living with cognitive and physical challenges. As a Music & Memory certified care organization, we provide training and certification through musicandmemory.org. Through this partnership, volunteers have access to unlimited training, resources, volunteer support, and peer discussion. This would be an EXCELLENT opportunity for prospective music therapists or students that want to study first-hand the effects of music on the brain and core memories as well as gain experience in the field! How can volunteers help?
Interview families to identify musical favorites for their loved ones with dementia
Create personalized music playlists
Spend time with individuals while they enjoy their music
Evaluate behaviors before, during, and after patient listens to personalized music and adjust playlists as needed
We welcome questions about this volunteer position! Please feel free to contact us, even if you're unsure this is the right fit for you. Let's talk about what meets your needs and has an impact on the people who need your time and talents. We provide care to patients in many areas of Houston, therefore our staff and volunteers service the areas in which they live. We will meet you where you are!
