Welome to Laura- our new Program Manager!

We are pleased to announce the arrival of  Laura Dunlop-Dibbs to the staff of the Women’s Rural Resource Centre.  Laura is our new Program Manager, and brings many years of experience to her work.  We look forward to exciting  things with Laura!  

Welcome to our new Rural Development Officer

We are pleased to welcome Frances to the Women's Rural Resource team. Frances position is funded by the Foundation for Rural Living. The Foundation supports rural organizations with resources to increase their capacity in the communities they serve. Frances will be providing support to the Resource Development team as well as further developing our volunteer program.

Welcome Frances!

Seeking Board Members

WRRC is seeking expressions of interest from local women and men who want to leverage their strengths in influencing, innovation, collaboration and strategic leadership in a governance role on our board of directors. We recently refreshed our strategic plan – it is ambitious, exciting and achievable. And we need people with diverse skills, connections and interests to make it happen. It takes a time commitment of about 5 hours/month and a passion for our cause. Contact WRRC at 519-246-1526 or info@wrrcsa.org for more information.

Urgently needed PJ's, underwear and socks in Large and XL sizes

Please drop of your donation of new pj's, socks or underwear to our offices at any time.

Thank you for your support

WRRC Open House March 8th

Join us for our first Open House celebrating International Women's Day !
March 8th
12-6pm

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

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