1861 Charter Lane, Suite 118, Lancaster, PA 17601
Director: Sarah Hurst
Phone: (717) 392-2300
Email: tempo [at] csgonline.org
hursts [at] csgonline.org
History:
Tempo Clubhouse began as a vocational rehabilitation program in 1983. Many Clubhouse principles were used in the program, including Transitional Employment. In 1998, the Tempo community decided to make the transition to the Clubhouse model. Following this transition, Tempo Clubhouse was first certified by the International Center for Clubhouse Development in 2001. ICCD certification has continued to the present day.
Tempo Clubhouse is divided into several work units: The Clerical Unit and The Culinary Unit, which also manages the retail thrift store. Each plays a role in the function and maintenance of the entire Clubhouse.
The Clerical Unit offers members the chance to learn or improve on their administrative, office, and computer skills by volunteering for the following tasks: Receptionist duties, billing, data input, outreach, tours, filing, copying, typing, research, statistics, survey tracking, graphic arts, media, broadcasting, filming, editing, and other necessary projects.
The Culinary Unit offers members the opportunity to build or improve on skills for living independently or for employment while working in Tempo’s kitchen. Members and staff work together on food shopping, preparing meals, budgeting, operating the cash register, bookkeeping, etc. The Kitchen also oversees the operation of Pot of Gold, Tempo’s thrift shop, where members work to process donations, price and display clothing and other items, maintain the store and wait on customers. Other responsibilities of this unit include fundraising, maintaining the dining areas and rest rooms, horticulture, and many other tasks.
The Clubhouse assists members in their work towards competitive employment by helping to complete applications, write resumes, develop interview skills, etc. The resources to maintain employment are offered through transitional employment, supported employment and independent employment, depending on the needs and wants of the member.
Directions:
From Route 30 (E or W): Take the New Holland Avenue/Pike exit. At the end of the ramp, turn towards Lancaster City. Travel one mile, turn left at the stop light (you will see a Turkey Hill convenience store on your left). This will take you in to Grandview Plaza. TempoClubhouse is part of a large building that you will see to your right. The entrance to Tempo Clubhouse is around the right side of the building- the first door on the right side, after Entrance C.