Hope House – Club 84

• The right to a place to come
• The right to meaningful work
• The right to meaningful relationships
• The right to a place to return

Work Ordered Day

Hope House – Club 84 is organized into work units responsible for the daily operation of the Clubhouse.  For many new members, joining one of these units presents a first opportunity to ease into the world of work and social interaction.

Working in the units allows members not only to develop job skills, but to perform real work that is valued by the clubhouse community.  Members are presented with the opportunity to regain a sense of self worth and often find, for the first time in a long time, that they are wanted,needed and expected.

The clubhouse work day is structured around the activities that need to be completed in order for the clubhouse to function.  Work is accomplished in units where members and staff work side by side.

Cafe Unit

The unit provides members the opportunity to develop skills in all areas pertaining to the food industry and also ensures the general upkeep of the clubhouse for the enjoyment and safety of all its members.

Functions of this unit include:

• menu planning
• inventory
• shopping
• food handling and safety
• housekeeping and general kitchen maintenance
• cash register operation/control
• special event planning
• catering
• fundraising
• community kitchen
• individual/group cooking lessons

Administration, Enrollment and Reach Out Unit

The unit provides administrative support, enrollment activities and reach-out services to the entire clubhouse.  Through participation, members have the opportunity to develop and/or maintain a variety of office skills.

Functions of this unit include:

Administration

• typing
• photocopying
• faxing
• office supply control
• maintaining computer systems

Enrollment

• conduct tours
• maintain enrollment forms and files
• new member orientation

Reach Out

• attendance statistics
• reach out calls and visits
• special announcement reach out

Employment, Education and Finance Unit

This unit assists members to further their vocational and educational goals.  Also, members involved in clubhouse finances assist with accounting for income, expenses and budgeting associated with all clubhouse units.

Functions of this unit include:

Employment

• Enable members to return to paid work through:
  • Transitional Employment
  • Supported Employment
  • Independent Employment

Education

• Assist members with educational goals including:
  • Basic Literacy Skills
  • Secondary
  • Post Secondary

Finance

• tracking income and expenses from unit operations
• unit budgeting
• banking
• inventory control and ordering supplies

Maintenance Activities

• shared by all Clubhouse Units
• maintaining hallways, washrooms and common areas
• maintaining entrance ways and designated outside smoking area
• cleaning windows and maintaining all clubhouse and agency entrances

Social Recreation and Special Events

Social recreation is recognized as a very important aspect of Hope House – Club 84. It contributes to the wellness and recovery goals of all members.

Social recreation is scheduled outside of the work day activities and provides opportunities for members and staff to strengthen and build relationships. It is a time when interesting and exciting things can be planned for the enjoyment of all members and staff.

Special Events

• Christmas Dinner/Dance
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Easter Dinner
• Seasonal Picnics
• Fall Colour Tour
• Annual Camping Trip
• Seasonal Walking Group

For a complete orientation manual, please click here: Orientation Manual 2018

For more information on the clubhouse model and the international standards please visit Clubhouse International or call 705-942-9561

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