WHAT WE OFFER

Whether you want to get back into the workforce, update your skills, take a special interest course for the fun of it, or simply have fun and make new friends, Open Door Group has something to offer:

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
LEISURE AND EDUCATION SERVICES VANCOUVER
GARDENGATE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM

Open Door Group offers a wide selection of programs and services across British Columbia.

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BURSARIES FOR PARTICIPANTS

Open Door Group's Vancouver Leisure and Education Services has bursaries available for participants in the various programs. Bursaries can be used towards accomplishing goals set with a Recreation Therapist to a maximum of $500 per person. For more information call 604-876-0773 or email leisure@opendoorgroup.org .

GARDENGATE HORTICULTURE PROGRAM (KAMLOOOPS, BC)

The Gardengate Horticulture Program is an innovative horticulture project that aims to promote healthy eating and active living for persons with mental health issues. Gardengate provides rehabilitation, skills, lifeskills training and vocational training for participants, while providing volunteer opportunities for members of the community. Healthy Living workshops include sessions on gardening, nutrition, cooking, food preservation, building, crafts, mechanics, pre-employment skills and lifeskills. Programs take place in a greenhouse, vegetable garden, and our kitchen classroom. Participants and volunteers increase their own food security by being able to take home organic produce in exchange for their help in the garden, while increasing the food security of the community by producing organic fruits and vegetables for local food charities.

Eligibility for Participants

You have a mental health condition and are interested in Gardengate programs. No cost to eligible participants.

Eligibility for Volunteers

You are interested in volunteering in the garden or in other program-related activities.

Our Mission

Growing food and futures through diverse and supportive programs for persons with disabilities while contributing to the health and wellness of our community.

For more information about Gardengate in Kamloops, please call 250-554-9453 or email us at leisure@opendoorgroup.org .