Wood working

We have a fully equipped wood shop, that has been operating for many years and has created countless products that you can find in our gift shop! Supported persons are involved in choosing and creating items that are compatible with their skill and ability level, and efforts are made to further develop those skills. The team has created various art, bird feeders, furniture, skewer racks, bat houses, shelving, and more!

Art Studio

The art studio is a productive team approach to tackling new trending items and working together to create more products for purchase. They create items such as; all natural soy candles, rice bags for sore muscles, macrame decor and plant hangers, braided hangers, sugar scrubs, and knitwear.

SENIORS PROGRAM

Our Seniors program keeps in mind the challenges of living with disabilities, while focusing on providing fun and meaningful activities, projects, day trips, exercise groups, volunteering, and community opportunities. The Senior’s program also creates all of our handmade bath bombs.

“TAKE CARE CLEANING” AND YARD CARE

Provides supported employment opportunities for program participants, where after demonstrating appropriate skills, participants are able to be hired to work out in the community, and assist with various contracted job opportunities.

Boissevain School Canteen

We have recently started operating the canteen at the Boissevain School. We employ 1 Job Coach there and 2 support persons Monday to Friday. They are responsible for filling all the food services for teachers and students as well as some catering opportunities within the school.

VOLUNTEER WORK AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT

Staff work with various businesses in the area to develop volunteer and paid employment opportunities for program participants on an individual basis. Interests and abilities are assessed, and opportunities are pursued, with varying degrees of staff support to ensure a meaningful work experience.

Examples:

Wildlife Museum, Boissevain Library, Boissevain Golf Course, Arts Council, Turtle Mountain Twisters Gymnastics Center, Boissevain Farmer’s Market, The Junction, Hazlewood Drugs.