Community Experience and Volunteer Opportunities

For students/trainees and community members

Looking for further opportunities to grow your skillset in working directly with older adults? The below activities are led by Cleveland Clinic Nevada’s staff and offer shadowing and direct community experience in working side-by-side with older adults. No experience required. We’ll train you in each activity prior to interacting with our older adults. Click “Sign up today” at the bottom of this page!

6 Ways to Build Your Brain Health Community Workshop: Leader Training

A workshop for reducing your risk for dementia

Leader Training

Help others reduce their risk of dementia through simple lifestyle changes. Become a trained facilitator for Cleveland Clinic’s Healthy Brains Workshop and make a positive impact in your community.

What You’ll Do:

Teach the six pillars of brain health:
Exercise | Nutrition | Managing Medical Conditions | Sleep & Relaxation | Mental Fitness | Social Connection
Lead a six-week workshop (2 hours per day, 1 day per week) at community locations.
Simple lifestyle modifications can reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 45% in those with mild cognitive impairment and healthy individuals.

Who should attend: Those seeking teaching and/or community or group facilitation experience.

Memory Screening Training

Conduct Memory Screenings in the Community

Help identify potential memory concerns by providing quick, confidential screenings using the Brief Alzheimer’s Screening (BAS) tool.

What You’ll Do:

Receive 30- minute online training led by Cleveland Clinic staff to conduct free memory screenings at health fairs, events, and community organizations.
Screenings are noninvasive, take just a few minutes, and include simple questions and tasks to check cognitive function.
Play an important role in early detection and community health.

Get Involved Today!

Opening Minds Through Art – Community Experience Opportunities

An Intergenerational Art Making Program

Make Art With Older Adults

Opening Minds through Art (OMA) is an award-winning program for people living with dementia. It promotes creative expression and social engagement through person-centered care.

How It Works:

Each older adult is paired with a trained volunteer for guidance during art-making.
Volunteers support the process but let the artist make all creative decisions.
Sessions end with a gallery exhibition celebrating the artists and raising awareness about their creative abilities.

Why Volunteer?

Make a difference in someone’s life.
Gain field experience and contribute to dementia and arts research.
Enjoy a meaningful, hands-on experience—we provide all tools and training.