Calling All Artists: Help Bring Memories to Life for Individuals with Alzheimer's & Dementia!

About the Opportunity

Chart‑A‑Life volunteers help restore identity, dignity, and connection for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Volunteers create personalized memory collages using meaningful photos, words, symbols, and memories that reflect who a person was before the onset of the disease. These visual “life charts” create a walk down memory lane, offering comfort and familiarity to patients while helping caregivers, family, and friends better understand and connect with the whole person behind the diagnosis.

These collages often become powerful conversation starters—and lasting reminders of a life richly lived.

What You’ll Do

• Create personalized visual collages using photos, meaningful words, symbols, and life themes
• Help capture and honor each individual’s personality, history, interests, and relationships
• Collaborate with families, caregivers, or care staff (as needed)
• Share empathy, creativity, and compassion through simple—but deeply meaningful—work

Volunteers can participate:

• In person at your local care center
• Remotely, creating collages from the comfort of your own home

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need professional experience—just a caring heart.

✅ Compassionate and patient individuals

✅ Creative thinkers (artists, scrapbookers, writers, designers welcome!)

✅ Good listeners who value storytelling and human connection

✅ Anyone looking to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others

This opportunity is great for students, retirees, caregivers, artists, and anyone passionate about dementia care or storytelling.

Why Volunteer with Chart‑A‑Life?

• Make a real emotional impact in the life of someone living with cognitive decline
• Support families and care teams by helping them see the person beyond the diagnosis
• Flexible volunteer options that fit your schedule
• Experience the joy of meaningful, one‑on‑one connection—even remotely

How to Apply

Click “Apply” to join us or reach out to learn more about getting started.

Help us preserve memories, celebrate lives, and remind every person that their story matters.