Employment
Our employment programs are one way that we foster belonging and dignity in our community.
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We acknowledge the ways in which people are excluded from the workforce and aim to create space where people can choose to be employed, are valued for their talents and gifts, and challenged to learn new skills while receiving the support they need to succeed.
Summer Street
Cleaning Team
Our summertime programs run from June to October and are funded through the DBIA of Peterborough, Clint’s Property Maintenance and fundraising campaigns. It offers fun, encouraging, and supportive work opportunities to people who have experienced barriers to employment due to homelessness, criminalization, and/or social exclusion.
These programs are a great first step for people who haven’t worked in a long time or who want to ease themselves into employment and want support to make it a successful experience.
We aim to remove barriers that would typically keep people from engaging with employment opportunities.
Maintenance/Labour Crew
This year round program is meant to continue the work experience and skill building of people who have completed the summer programs, or those who have a goal of obtaining part or full time employment in their future.
These roles require a higher level of commitment, responsibility, and willingness to work in diverse settings. With these programs, we aim to offer meaningful work experiences that connect people to further opportunities in the community and enhance their employable skills.
Currently, we have staff to fulfill our custodial needs in our drop in/overnight program space and office, along with some dedicated to the maintenance needs of the building as well.
Typically, staff numbers range from 5-12 individuals, and when larger projects are taken on that require more help, we again prioritize those who have experienced barriers to employment due to homelessness, criminalization, and/or social exclusion.
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We also work with the Employment Planning and Counselling Centre and CMHA Employment Programs to employ individuals in this program.
Summer Green Team
(not currently operational)
Each summer, we try to offer opportunities with the Green Team.
When the Green Team is operational, it is made up of 4 individuals to work in pairs to help keep the downtown patio season planters tidy, maintain the native flower gardens and trees along the downtown sidewalks.
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Currently, this program is not operational. In the past, this program was in partnership with the Peterborough DBIA.
