Headway Centre

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About Headway Centres

Howe Sound operates three headway centres located in Vancouver, North Shore and New Westminster. These Headway Centres are community based programs for people with acquired brain injuries. At the centres members can;

 

 

Headway Departments

Members of the Headway Centre, work side-by-side with staff, using their abilities and strengths, to complete the work of the centre. In doing this the members build self-confidence, regain and develop skills to reach their personal goals and become more independent and self-sufficient.

Headway Departments assist members in gaining valuable skills and experience to help them further their personal and vocational goals. Members collaborate with staff to carry out the operation and maintenance of the centre through participation in various departments.

When do departments operate?

The deparments operate from Monday to Friday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  in New Westminster,
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Vancouver,

Closed for all statutory holidays.

What departments are available?

Members participate in running the centre by volunteering in any of these work departments:

  • Maintenance Department
  • Communications Department
  • Membership Department
  • Community Planning Department
  • Prevention Outreach Department
  • Kitchen Department

What are some of the Work Department job duties?

Maintenance Department

Cleaning, Vacuuming/floors, Painting, Garbage & recycling, Cleaning the fridge, Renovation projects, Cleaning windows, Dusting, In charge of Headway Centre pick ups.

Communications Department

Handouts, Flyers, Newsletters, Brochures, Meeting minutes, Memos, Data entry, Admin work, Monthly calendar, Letters needed for Headway Centre functions, Updating visuals inside Headway Centre (bulletin board), Planning and preparation for materials.

Membership Department

Mail outs, Monthly rec flyers, Giving tours, Maintaining contact with new members, Answering calls/reception, Weekly meetings, Reach-out calls to members, Celebrate all of the members birthdays for the month, A buddy system is set up, Help with the monthly calendar, Goal planning, Record keeping, Tabulating attendance, office ordering.

Community Planning Department

Responsible for planning community outings or events i.e. fundraising initiatives, Birthday parties, Planning excursions & trips, Holiday events (x-mas) group tours to museums, corporate businesses, art galleries, educational facilities, attending cultural events.

 

Prevention Outreach Department

Works with GF Strong/speaking to elementary schools targeting students that will be receiving drivers licenses/educating the public/participating in various health fairs/assisting members with housing or financial issues/hospitals & clinics/homeless shelters.

Headway Drop-in Program

Drop-in activities are available from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in New Westminster
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday in Vancouver
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Thursday
 

For scheduled programming please refer to Monthly Calendar.  

Drop-in is closed for statutory holidays.

What drop-in activities are unscheduled and available anytime?

• Hockey Table, Foosball, Darts
• Card & Board Games
• Bingo
• Music
• Lunch, Hanging Out, Coffee Chat
• Computers
• Crafts, Beading
• Library

What scheduled drop-in programs are available? 

• Movie Night
• Tai Chi
• Activity Club
• Fitness and Swim Program
• Bowling
• Cooking
• Seasonal Activities
• Special Events