cia ead ea as pee Luca aetase paesicicr A ECMMIS I te Srna Saga ae EAS = = SONI TIA Tynes. Shee ogee ke een ne eee acer Do, , SSeS RT ewe Se : ea pe Se es Wednesday, November 29, 2000 Youth Employment Facilitator he reasons women choose not to work can be many. They range from making the decision to stay at B. home with their children until they are in school, to choosing to be a full-time homemaker. However, for many women, it may be a necessity to work. Every woman has her own unique story, and dealing with the details of change is equally unique. Whether a woman chooses to return to work or feels she must, the challenge of returning to work can seem a diffi- cult task, and may cause a whole range of emotional and or- ganizational challenges. One of the main and most impor- tant steps is to be ready and to know the time is right to re- turn to work. However, lots of life details must be put into place, so rushing into it and missing crucial steps can cause undue stress. It’s important to take the time to deal with all ~ aspects that need-to be taken care of first, in order to achieve success. . The first step is to access all the support and information possible. Take inventory on the skills and strengths you udyRebnche Peninsula News Revi ew = ~~ Ifyou have a yen for a little cultural exchange, but aren't ready to take on a long-term commitment, there is a local program that could be made just for you. ~ Green ‘Tours Victoria offers the opportunity to host . Japanese students for home stays lasting one to 14 days. -. The students are part of a tour group coming to Canada to » experience Canadian culture; as well as the lifestyles from _ ~ Vancouver Island to Banff. Chuck Loveday, Green Tours’ owner, said these were originally traditional tours that: housed participants in hotels and escorted.them to sight-... 4 1 SO €0c =" Iocal tours during the day; most interaction with the host: °" P eee re eee 7 eBook! To:find out more about the program, or to get involved, ° ~ greenstay@hotmail.con. ... seeing venues. Hehe Bye ee A det aan, patie Saget “But people told us they wanted to ‘get out of the text- _ book, out of the classroom’. and experience what it was like to stay with a Canadian family, share a meal with them — TERPS TOL ETE ee he eat ee TTHAMETOTELIIE ERA Me So cae i Feature your business in a publication S that beacomes a keepsake. Share your favorite recipes with the Peninsula in our cookbook. Buy a page in this pony-tab supplement and we feature your photo, your recipes and a banner ad for your business. | Contact Jean, Lori or Bruce at 656-1151 ce promote, og | | “Peep va ne : oliday season ‘h ork for many women is a process of loss and renewal. have to offer. Recognize your barriers and identify where you need extra support. Determine the barriers that need to be dealt with, whether emotional or physical. For example, the emotional issues in our lives can stop us from moving forward. If there have been losses or changes, counselling may be a neces- sary first step. There is support in the community that you may not be aware of. Asking for the support can be difficult. - Talking to your doctor, friends or community supports for assistance in this area can help you through to the next step. Find that support and use it. Another barrier frequently identified is not knowing what you want to do. Knowing who you are and what your assets are is crucial. There are many different personality types and many different interests. Brainstorming and putting thought into hobbies and interests, even childhood pas- times can help guide you in your search. It’s important not to censor any ideas, just write down what comes out. There can be gold in the most seemingly obscure thoughts. Once you have recognized and are working through the — barriers, and identified the type of work you want, then it’s ‘Involve them in your routine ... you're not a i - tour guide.” a on Bee ee —-Lyanne Sanderson ~ not just do the tourist thing,” Loveday said. He began set-: ting up the short-term homestays, and it’s been a success CST : cane Up H y ays oon She said she hosted for participants from both sides of the Pacific. The students needs include a private room, three meals aday and some local transportation. They are occupied with EE A enircin lay he feat A he ; .. said, “It’s entirely. up toyou.”” family is experienced during the evenings. oe The students are high school-aged, and are mostly girls, Loveday said. Mpa My, Geabate ghey i Wy Mr ial ’ — Hatat eta habe ty eet ~ Aone ik MDC ATR NC