WORK
Gardening
- Using a lawn mower
- Using cutters
- Using shears
- Using secateurs
- Cleaning flower pots
- Sowing seed
- Pricking out
- Planting out
- Digging
- Watering
- Weeding - being able to recognise these from plants
- Cleaning tools
- Labelling
Woodwork
- Learning the different tools and how to use them
- Making bird boxes, boxes, tables etc
Chickens
- Feeding the chickens and giving them water
- Fetching the eggs
- Cleaning the hen house
- Securing the hen house at all times
Candlemaking
- Breaking up wax
- Switching on the boiler and melting wax
- Preparing the wicks
- Preparing the moulds
- Pouring the wax
- Turning out the candles
- Dipping the wicks for moulded candles
- Cutting off the ends
- Dipping in coloured wax
- Packing the candles for selling
- Ordering the wax, string etc.
Weaving
- Setting up a loom
- Warping up
- Choosing colours
- Winding wool onto shuttle
- Weaving with one, two or many colours
- Cutting the woven article off the loom
- Neatening the ends
- Sewing into a bag, cushion etc.
Card making
- Making designs through paintings, cutting shapes etc
- Ordering cards, envelopes and cellophane bags
- Folding cards with roller
- Packing card and envelope into bag
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES
Activities
- Using paint as a means of self expression
- Using paper for collage, papier mache etc
- Music sessions: singing , playing percussion instruments, rhythm, interaction
- Dancing: exercise, balance, interaction
- Massage: reflexology, relaxation techniques
- Sensory room: relaxation
- Walks: sharing in the surrounding beauty, nature, seasons
- Outings: cafes, seaside, cinema, gardens, bowling etc - socialising
- Beauty sessions: hair, make-up etc.
Housework
For some people there is an opportunity to spend a day at home each week. During this time they can:
- Clean their bedroom
- Help with housework such as vacuuming, dusting, washing up, etc
- Learn how to prepare and cook food for meals
- Go shopping
Meetings
Some people are involved in meetings such as:
- Houses delegates meeting
- Community council meeting
- Assistant appraisals
- Discernments for particular roles
- Individual annual review meetings for every Community member
- Partnership board meetings
- Area meetings
Office skills
- Photocopying
- Paper shredding
- Stapling
- Answering the phone
- Opening the post
- Folding newsletters
- Putting letters in envelopes
- Putting stamps on letters
- Posting letters
- Opening post bags and post