WRRC is recruiting for a Rural Development Officer

The Rural Development Officer (RDO) Program is a collaborative initiative that brings FRL together with rural non-profit and voluntary organizations and unemployed individuals. Eligible individuals are placed in work placements with rural non-profit, charitable and community-based organizations (Community Partners). This allows Community Partners to build their human and resource capacity so they can achieve their mission. At the same time, the program creates meaningful work experiences for Program Participants who will: gain current work experience to add to their resumes; maintain or enhance their current job skills; participate in on-line professional development opportunities relevant to securing employment in the nonprofit sector; and develop professional and business networks within their host organization, geographic community and beyond.

To qualify for this position you must be currently receiving EI or eligible for "reachback" status.

To apply for the this position please go to the Foundation for Rural Living website for a complete job description and application instructions

Substance Abuse Group Program for Women

Self Esteem groups starting in Parkhill and Glencoe

On Track an 8 week Self Esteem program for women

starts February 2nd in Glencoe at Glencoe District High School in the Quest Centre Boardroom 2-4pm

starts February 3rd in Parkhill at the Multi-Srvice Centre 2-4 pm 

Hope to see you there!

For more information contact Jen at 519-246-1526 ext 221 or jenk@wrrcsa.org

Neighbours, Friends and Family Workplace Champion Recognition Event

NFF Workplace Champion Recognition Event

Friday, February 18, 2011
8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Strathroy and Area Seniors Centre, 137 Frank Street, Strathroy

Workplaces that have achieved 1 or more of the 3 levels required to become a NFF Workplace Champion will be recognized at this event for their support of the Campaign. Certificates to be presented.

RSVP Jen at 519-246-1526 ext 221 or email info@wrrcsa.org

Workplace Training -Domestic Violence Requirements of Bill 168

Workplace Training -Domestic Violence Requirements of Bill 168

January 20 and 21, 2011
Strathroy

A Train the Trainer approach will prepare workplace participants to:
· Understand implications of domestic violence in workplace and how to respond to it
· Recognize warning signs of domestic violence in workplace
· Develop policies and procedures to meet Bill 168 requirements
· Work on real scenarios
· Facilitate and present information back in the workplace
· Plan next steps in the workplace

To Register call Jen at 519- 246-1526 ext 221 or email inquiries: info@wrrcsa.org

National Day of Remembrance

Today is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on violence against women and children.

On December 6, 1989, the lives of 14 young women were cut short in one of the most heinous acts of violence in Canadian history. They were daughters, sisters, wives and friends whose lives were full of promise and hope, horrifically taken by a gunman at l’École Polytechnique de Montréal.

Please take a moment to watch this memorial video to remember each of these beautiful women.

Memorial Video

Why is rape culture bad for women?

Well, this quote from Melissa McEwan should clear it all up.

“Rape culture is the way in which the constant threat of sexual assault affects women’s daily movements. Rape culture is telling girls and women to be careful about what you wear, how you wear it, how you carry yourself, where you walk, when you walk there, with whom you walk, whom you trust, what you do, where you do it, with whom you do it, what you drink, how much you drink, whether you make eye contact, if you are alone, if you’re with a stranger, if you’re in a group, if you’re in a group of strangers, if it’s dark, if the area is unfamiliar, if you’re carrying something, how you carry it, what kind of shoes you’re wearing in case you have to run, what kind of purse you carry, what jewelry you wear, what time it is, what street it is, what environment it is, how many people you sleep with, what kind of people you sleep with, who your friends are, to whom you give your number, who’s around when the delivery guy comes, to get an apartment where you can see who’s at the door before they can see you, to check before you open the door to the delivery guy, to own a dog or a dog-sound-making machine, to get a roommate, to take self-defence, to always be alert, always pay attention, always watch your back, always be aware of your surroundings and never let your guard down for a moment lest you be sexually assaulted and if you are and didn’t follow all the rules it’s your fault.“