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THE POSITIONS
. N8 A! ~% O: M& Z9 {1 E% i0 d! ?+ w. Z10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.- @4 u0 g. L& u' Z" P3 ]- D+ @8 {8 d
YOU ARE
# F' a0 Q( r% @/ b3 }) _Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)2 o4 u( _2 r% z& P X
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park
( d/ g4 R2 y/ x4 Q; f* d( oPassionate about community health1 Q* V2 M1 Y2 L
Interested in working across cultures,
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience8 V/ A5 s+ L' ?6 _( V
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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The POSITION OFFERS
% q5 s& P' u6 @5 D UNew ways to build community & create community projects
5 z9 L. G" ]4 N0 U7 Q" wExpanded peer network
3 z0 A" v* q7 K9 n5 LConnections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities2 l+ }0 Q$ z. b. a1 O) F7 ~
Better understanding of others' perspective* I5 ]1 h, L5 U
Hourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE
$ y, I$ O5 B) FBuild neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:6 c1 H' v4 w/ _3 ]2 k( s5 i9 _
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
! U. T4 P' c8 P1 k2 SHosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities- |4 P# X$ T8 n# d9 d% P2 ^
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.$ ^0 n4 k2 A: V4 V
7 G0 P3 W1 ^) ]. O VWE ARE
$ O& l' I+ d# M2 T7 jAction 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.8 r$ }1 ?& B+ T$ {7 K
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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 ... . s3 D( U# v: G4 r3 r4 p' X2 |. B
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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
. }8 C7 Z! i1 ?3 JProgram Director,
) P* q$ P* x# cAction for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton
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Ph: 780-944-4687& m8 z4 s8 f+ S) {# y
Fax: 780-423-4193
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