Theater, Creative Arts and Humanities Supporting End of Life Education and Planning.
The Final Acts Project believes every individual should have the opportunity to write his or her own life script, including the final act of his or her life. The organization was founded in 2014 and aims to develop and facilitate extended community and professional networks of support, conversation, and action around end-of-life planning. The organization addresses determinants of health outcomes by leveraging volunteers to create and replicate models that can be adapted to meet the needs of specific audiences.
The Final Acts Project uses the arts and humanities to entice and inspire viewers and participants to discuss a scary but important topic – death. With the conversation started in an open, friendly environment, the organization can then get people thinking and planning for their future, right until the very end.
The Final Acts Project is looking for students interested in the following areas for the 2019 winter semester:
1. Data Collection for Transition and Decisions resource database for end of life resources and support in Texas
2. Videographer to collect stories around the importance of advance care planning and thoughts on end of life from all age groups (especially from students)
3. Graphic Artist to design artistic elements for Transitions and Decisions
4. Focus group leaders to support conversations and data collection on the need for Transitions and Decisions – A guided list of questions would be provided
5. IT support is needed for Transitions and Decisions – ability to support data migration: system security; system functionality and work closely with the Project Director.