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Weekdays at the Clubhouse are organized around the work-ordered day. During this time, members and staff work together as colleagues to carry out all of the tasks involved in running the Clubhouse. Members volunteer to participate as they feel ready and according to their individual interests. They are encouraged to build on their strengths and to learn new skills while engaged in cooking and cleaning, gardening, fundraising, research, creating informational and promotional materials, assisting each other with housing, outreach, intake and orientation of new members, hiring and new staff orientation, evaluation of Clubhouse effectiveness, administering the employment programs, assistance with education, mental health advocacy, planning social activities, Clubhouse governance, and helping each other obtain services from the wider community.
STRUCTURE
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SCHEDULE
Members participate by joining one of Connections House's two work units.
The scheduling of the work ordered day is as follows:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9am-5:30pm
Wednesday, Friday 9am-3:30pm
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:45pm-6pm
Wednesday & Friday 3pm-6pm
Saturday as scheduled on Calendar 9am-3pm
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Visitors to Connections House receive a friendly greeting and tour by a member/staff working in Reception. Members and staff carefully record data/statistics, create monthly mailings for Birthday/Anniversary cards, as well as manage all telephone outreach to check in with members. New member orientations and other membership responsibilities are also coordinated by the Clerical Corner.
A variety of multimedia activities take place in the DeWalt Studio/Co-Lab: production of the Clubhouse newsletter, updates and development of content for the website, creation of our in-house podcast CONNECTED, photography, audio and video editing, web design, social media engagement, and much more.
SAWS is responsible for career and education services and programming for our members, including supporting members who want to work or go back to school and coordinating a monthly career dinner that addresses vocational and educational topics of interest to our membership. For members working towards paid employment, SAWS offers many supports: members can make appointments to work on interview skills and develop a resume or cover letter, get support applying for jobs in person or online, and receive assistance with entitlements and reporting to Social Security. SAWS coordinates our Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment programs. For our members who are employed, SAWS fosters member success by providing support and advocacy and addressing member needs, questions and concerns. For members wishing to return to school, SAWS helps with online applications, touring campuses, and applying for student financial aid, Board of Governors Fee Waivers or the Herb & Bev Putnam Supported Education Scholarship Fund. Tutoring is also available for members enrolled in school. Clubhouse work is designed to help members regain self-worth, purpose and confidence.
Chef's Corner is responsible for all activities related to the meal program. Members working in this area provide delicious and nutritious meals for themselves and other members, as well as food for fundraising and special events. Members are engaged in all aspects of meal preparation. Pats Place is our snack shop that is managed by staff and members. Members working in Pat’s Place have an opportunity to gain and develop valuable retail skills like, cash handling experience, taking inventory, and customer service. Herbs Cafe is responsible for creating the weekly/ monthly menu, converting recipes, creating the grocery list to execute recipes, as well as preparing the dining room to serve lunch to the community.
Molly's place is responsible for taking care of the plants and flowers we have in the Clubhouse. Members and staff work together to water the garden in the atrium, help maintain and water the plants in all of the spaces around the Clubhouse, create new bouquets to decorate, and process the new arrivals of plants and flowers that we receive 3 times a week from Trader Joe's. We also prepare deliveries to share with our Community Partners.
MULTIMEDIA
ADMINISTRATIVE
CARDIFF VOCATIONAL CENTER
HOSPITALITY
GARDENING
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