Programs & Services
Overview
Riverdale Place Workshop offers a range of programs designed to support meaningful work, independence, and community involvement. Each program is delivered in a safe, respectful, and encouraging environment where participants can build confidence and develop practical life skills.
Meaningful Work
Providing hands-on opportunities that build responsibility, teamwork, and pride.
Skill Development
Encouraging personal growth through structured activities and guided learning.
Community Inclusion
Promoting connection, belonging, and active participation in the community.
Day Services & Structured Activities
Riverdale Place Workshop provides structured day services that offer consistency, purpose, and social engagement. Daily activities are designed to support skill development, encourage participation, and promote independence while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Participants benefit from routine, positive encouragement, and opportunities to build confidence at their own pace.
Vocational Training & Meaningful Work
Participants engage in hands-on vocational activities that develop practical skills and work habits, including:
- Creation of small wooden crafts like birdhouses, porch leaners and signs which includes sanding and painting.
- Small woodworking projects such as picnic tables
- Assembly, sorting, and production tasks
These activities help participants develop responsibility, teamwork, time management, and pride in their work.
Recycling Services
Riverdale Place Workshop provides curbside pickup of recyclable materials in Arborg and Riverton, offering an essential service to the community.
Participants play an active role in collection, sorting, and processing recyclables, gaining valuable work experience while contributing to environmental sustainability. This program builds responsibility and strengthens community connection.
Creative Programs & Storefront
Creativity is an important part of life at Riverdale Place Workshop. Participants take part in sewing and craft activities, producing items that are available for purchase through our store.
We also offer plastic flowers for floats, providing a unique service to the community while giving participants meaningful involvement in preparation, organization, and presentation.
Social & Recreational Activities
In addition to work-based programming, Riverdale Place Workshop offers a variety of social and recreational activities that promote well-being and connection, including:
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Music and drama activities
• Mini-excursions and community outings
• Parties and celebrations with community members
These experiences help build friendships, communication skills, and confidence in social settings.
Support for Independent Living
Riverdale Place Workshop supports participants in developing skills that contribute to greater independence in daily life. Through guided activities and encouragement, participants learn skills related to:
• Daily routines and responsibility
• Social interaction and communication
• Decision-making and self-advocacy
• Community navigation and participation
Our goal is to help individuals feel confident and capable both within the workshop and in their broader lives.
Day Services & Structured Activities
Riverdale Place Workshop provides structured day services that offer consistency, purpose, and social engagement. Daily activities are designed to support skill development, encourage participation, and promote independence while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
Participants benefit from routine, positive encouragement, and opportunities to build confidence at their own pace.
Vocational Training & Meaningful Work
Participants engage in hands-on vocational activities that develop practical skills and work habits, including:
- Creation of small wooden crafts like birdhouses, porch leaners and signs which includes sanding and painting.
- Small woodworking projects such as picnic tables
- Assembly, sorting, and production tasks
These activities help participants develop responsibility, teamwork, time management, and pride in their work.
Creative Programs & Storefront
Creativity is an important part of life at Riverdale Place Workshop. Participants take part in sewing and craft activities, producing items that are available for purchase through our store.
We also offer plastic flowers for floats, providing a unique service to the community while giving participants meaningful involvement in preparation, organization, and presentation.
Recycling Services
Riverdale Place Workshop provides curbside pickup of recyclable materials in Arborg and Riverton, offering an essential service to the community.
Participants play an active role in collection, sorting, and processing recyclables, gaining valuable work experience while contributing to environmental sustainability. This program builds responsibility and strengthens community connection.
Social & Recreational Activities
In addition to work-based programming, Riverdale Place Workshop offers a variety of social and recreational activities that promote well-being and connection, including:
• Cooking and meal preparation
• Music and drama activities
• Mini-excursions and community outings
• Parties and celebrations with community members
These experiences help build friendships, communication skills, and confidence in social settings.
Support for Independent Living
Riverdale Place Workshop supports participants in developing skills that contribute to greater independence in daily life. Through guided activities and encouragement, participants learn skills related to:
• Daily routines and responsibility
• Social interaction and communication
• Decision-making and self-advocacy
• Community navigation and participation
Our goal is to help individuals feel confident and capable both within the workshop and in their broader lives.