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THE POSITIONS
5 z; ]& I9 x" H# V+ \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)0 |3 ^, \ n4 R7 w
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park1 N$ Z7 R& Z3 l. x
Passionate about community health
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience, N0 U- u3 i. X8 K2 R( I
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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The POSITION OFFERS
% M0 ^: k' J' k! b8 x2 ^New ways to build community & create community projects
m5 f4 e% l* ^, tExpanded peer network7 _! E; F/ f1 [) Q6 ^: N3 x
Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities p) d8 \+ m3 c' L
Better understanding of others' perspective
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THE ROLE1 v. B( s5 r* h, ]% y
Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:
1 j2 Y( r: d1 a A; JCreating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
* F& F$ {% V# M H8 `* aHosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities" T' t% j# r% i4 B" V+ R. X! {
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.
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Action 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.
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6 K. H0 A# S) I. j- ^) S; SInitiatives 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 ... .
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1 b w, n( V, N7 m. BBE PART OF THAT TEAM!# E+ \. ?1 r: y5 D! E6 W- C/ `
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 Alberta
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