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THE POSITIONS
9 A3 ~5 W/ y0 k- M7 `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)1 a) F* s, P# ^
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park
, X J3 |- e- T# Y- |- H! [Passionate about community health6 J% H1 G$ m0 C: F1 \0 P: z6 g
Interested in working across cultures,
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" d7 s- |( D2 wSolid neighbourhood connections and experience
% i7 d3 O' }1 p2 I X( w* c6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.. H b: \5 y. U8 k5 `
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The POSITION OFFERS
2 m4 l" ^3 G0 D! _4 F" \New ways to build community & create community projects, {. s4 x! M2 L6 j% n+ ?: D
Expanded peer network
8 ~$ Z) w' X* Z2 Z0 Q& q# j+ JConnections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities- S! `+ b9 K5 E, G0 _
Better understanding of others' perspective
6 {- s9 A( S7 z5 MHourly wage, $ TBA.- h" ~/ J1 Q! L G8 m) X" q
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THE ROLE9 H2 p: ]( _0 ?! l- r
Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:6 J' I5 w. B* f! m$ Z
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
6 }5 Y6 Y) Y1 \$ `; wHosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities8 [8 j$ p* s9 A4 s, }
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.
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$ H5 i6 {6 ^# G# a- yAction 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.# z# {( ]! H0 ]6 F, R- o. e, S
' _5 W$ E! n. u0 BInitiatives 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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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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Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton
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Fax: 780-423-4193
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