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THE POSITIONS1 l" K5 `& _3 R' ?& c. i6 S; H
10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.
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Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)
6 T8 O- h4 T- |& W; HWell-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park3 @! x, z% T$ {* ~) `+ _" J- G8 z
Passionate about community health$ R6 ]- b/ D! Q F& {
Interested in working across cultures,( A) { t4 d- `
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience- R' q! X' q. N7 q4 q7 [ X
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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% C( y' }2 R' r( X3 bNew ways to build community & create community projects. T; u5 t) J/ `6 ?; R
Expanded peer network
4 i7 h) m2 D* q1 t& DConnections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities
* x( l) U8 g' K& oBetter understanding of others' perspective
7 u8 j7 c/ F6 j6 wHourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE
6 F3 L6 N+ l! Z9 @$ OBuild neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:+ S) F$ I$ t8 Q
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite" F. i1 U P! M& o8 I) j
Hosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities
& s/ t& f0 m7 |+ AIdentifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects." y( ]. o: W' m6 J0 \
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WE ARE
6 ~" m" g( q4 k- Q& \- pAction for Healthy Communities (AHC) is a community development organization based in Central Edmonton that supports community members to form teams that develop health and well-being related initiatives. Over the last 3 years AHC has supported central Edmontonians who created over 50 Community Initiatives, many with grants of up to $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.$ a6 O/ f$ O# L) C; y+ F. J
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Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .9 Y# q5 ^ y( S# ]9 d" N+ p" Q/ U( v
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Call Chris at 944-4687, fax us at 423-4193 or email actioncf4@shawbiz.ca; visit us at #101 10554-110 St, or at www.a4hc.ca.-- Chris Ford
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Edmonton Alberta1 E- E! s, V+ k5 s/ v/ a. z
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2 B( F" m$ W) IPh: 780-944-4687
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