Rules, Regulations, and Guidelines

• WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF WORK PROVIDED TO RENO THE YOUTH ORGANIZATION, WE CAN PROVIDE THE YOUTH THAT STAY WITH US AN OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A BED TO SLEEP IN AND DAILY MEALS.
• WE ALSO ALLOW THE YOUTH THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AND IN RETURN GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD THEMSELVES NEW SKILLS TO APPLY TO FUTURE JOB OPPORTUNITIES THEY MAY ENCOUNTER.
• RENO THE YOUTH OPENS THEIR DOORS AT DURING THE FALL/SPRING FOR INTAKE, INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD AND UPON ACCEPTANCE THE YOUTH WILL BE NOTIFIED.
• WE REQUEST THAT THE YOUTH WHICH STAY AT OUR FACILITY ARE NOT IN POSSESSION OF ANY ILLEGAL SUBSTANCES AS WELL AS NOT UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ANY SUBSTANCES DURING THEIR TIME HERE.
• ANY VIOLATIONS OF THESE RULES ARE SUBJECT TO REJECTION AND WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.

Dedication Model

• Using a “work-to-earn” model, Reno The Youth Organization provides opportunities for youth to participate in skill building programs, work teams that are intended to prepare them for future employment and fostering independence in living situations.
• All these opportunities are designed to prepare the youth with basic skills for employment and independent living.

Stage 1

1. To help youth ages 17-24 years old to  stay off the streets while allowing them the opportunity to  for future growth.
2. All youth are required to  sign in between 6pm-9pm
3. Youth will  have access to a clean bed, and showering facilities during their stay.
4. Youth will have access to laundry services for themselves during their stay.
5. Youth will be provided two full meals during their stay, Set kitchen hours of 6pm-9pm for evening meals. 6am -7:30am for morning meal.
6. Youth are required to be up and ready for work activities by 7am to earn potential credits.
7. Youth must exit premises by 8am, unless otherwise stated within volunteer requirements.
8. Youth will be paid out for credits earned daily.

Stage 2

To be a successfully chosen candidate for stage 2, the candidate must fill out an application and to have 14-28 days of participation in Stage 1.

Stage 2

A 3 month supervised permeant living residence that provides the youth with an opportunity not to just succeed in a working manner but to be successful in personal growth and development.

They will be given the opportunity to take advantage of the programs' personal hygiene program that provides  them the opportunity to receive full benefit care, including but not limited to eye care, dental care, any doctor examinations.

First candidates will be asked to set 3 personal goals; One that is achievable in the first 3 months of program participation (i.e. apply for a school course, or applying for driver licence). This will be done under the supervision of the house leader.

Stage 2 Credentials 

2 hours of house maintenance per  week (cleaning kitchen, bathroom, living areas, common areas as well as yard work and house perimeters).

Preparing meals for the entire residence, minimum one participation per week.

Being ready for work week daily Monday-Saturday

Candidates will be asked to do a minimum of  2 hours per week of group  exercise. All credits earned will be paid out weekly.

ANYONE that is not meeting the minimal requirements for the program  will be asked to leava the program!

Stage 3

Stage 3

Stage 3 is a full year non-supervised living stage. In this stage the candidates will be required to have more responsibilities in the program development. They will undertake a whole house renovation while they will learn the financial responsibility of having a business. They will be helping to do budgets for the renovation, pricing out materials, labour costs, and actually completing the house renovation. They will be learning how to prices out supplies and learning how to quote and price out material needed for the renovation. While in stage 3, the candidates will also learn personal finical responsibility by setting up a personal bank account and learning the fundamentals of applying for basic credit, along with how to use it appropriately. In stage 3 the candidate will be given the option to take an hourly wage in replace of their previous credits or they can use their credits to help build towards their future. In turn, the organization will match the candidates credit value and apply it towards their future goals (all goals must be approved by house leader prior to agreeing to this)

Stage 3 Creditenials

Candidates will need a minimum 40 work hours per week.

Candidates will need to up keep with group fitness, minimum 700 credits per month required.

Candidates will need a minimum of 2500 credits for residence maintenance per month.

Candidates need to keep making personal improvements with their own goals that they set.