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The Working Centre's Community Tools Projects combine work experience, skill
building, recycled materials, and opportunities to positively contribute to the
community. To learn more behind the philosophy of Community Tools please
see the section Ideas and Influences.
Youth Skills Link - Job Postings
A number of positions are being offered by The Working Centre to youth.
To learn more about these positions, click here.
To apply, please complete the application form.
Community tools projects include:
BarterWorks |
A network of over 200 indviduals and businesses who barter and exchange skills
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Computer Recycling |
Refurbishing and repairing computers for reuse or recycling.
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Recycle Cycles |
Repairing bikes for use as an alternative form of transportation and leisure.
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Paperkräf |
Building the skill of hand-made paper and marbling in a community setting.
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Sewing Space |
Providing access to sewing machines, volunteer support and donated fabric.
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Urban Agriculture |
A variety of community gardens and urban gardening activities that promote
access to healthy food and creative learning enivronments.
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GROW Gardens |
GROW Herbal Gardens produces quality herbs and related products to sell to the larger
community.
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Worth a Second Look Furniture and Housewares |
A retail outlet which provides the community with low-cost used furniture and assorted
houseware items.
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Maurita's Kitchen |
A community kitchen that builds on the communal nature of food preparation, and provides a certified
kitchen for processing, learning, and gathering around food projects.
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Queen Street Commons |
Queen Street Commons is a café offering a local,
organic, vegetarian menu, community events, music nights, and a unique gift shop.
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For more information, contact The Working Centre at (519) 749-9177.
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