Woodworking Course - Québec, Qc

The application period for Soldier On members wishing to participate in the Woodworking Course in April 21st to 23rd 2025 in Québec, QC is now open. The application deadline is Wednesday April 2nd at 12:00.

AIM AND SCOPE OF THE EVENT: 
Soldier On is organizing a Woodworking Course in collaboration with www.artebois.com . Participants will join a friendly and experimented instructors to learn and develop woodworking techniques, Participants will be able to build a cutting board and a small table by the end of the 15 hour course. Regardless of the current skill level, up to 15 participants will have the opportunity to use the art of woodworking of as part of their recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration.

The number of Soldier On participants is limited to 15 (fifteen).

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: 
Any serving member or veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) from the Large Québec City Region (within 90 min of car travel) who acquired a permanent physical or mental health illness or injury while enrolled as a member of the CAF; whether attributable or not to service.

Selected Serving members will require the approval of their Chain of Command to participate. 

DRAFT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
Monday April 21st  / 09h00-15h30 (60 min lunch break)
Tuesday April 22nd / 09h00-15h30 (60 min lunch break)
Wednesday April 23rd / 09h00-15h30 (60 min lunch break)

TRANSPORTATION & MEALS:
Participants are advised that transportation will not be provided by Soldier On for this event. Participants will be required to arrange their own travel to and from the event location. Participants will need to bring their own personal lunch for each of the 3 days.

Mental & Physical Requirements:
Applicants must be able to tolerate 6 hours of light and indoor paced activities for 3 days in a row. Due to the busy activity schedule, applicants must have a limited requirement for rest throughout the day. Participants must have the ability to follow instructions. Applicants will be joined with other ill/injured members and civilians, and therefore should be able to function in a social environment. Please note that the level of noise could be high when many tools are running at the same time.
 

ALL MEMBERS
Deadline for Nomination Forms
Must be received by Soldier On NLT 02 Apr 2025
Click on the Application Form link to express your interest.

SERVING MEMBERS ONLY
In order to be considered for selection, all serving members must also complete and submit a chain of command authorization form by the application deadline.
Authorization Form 

COMMUNICABLE DISEASE PREVENTION:
Soldier On, PSP and CAF TG aim to provide a safe environment for all participants and staff. To ensure everyone’s safety, applicants understand that they should aim to adopt personal practices focused on communicable disease prevention such as health awareness, staying home when sick and regular hand cleaning to help prevent the spread.