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THE POSITIONS; D' k- D5 @3 D( V1 ^3 K) t
10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.; A) w( k g( f% T2 `
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Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)" E ]/ |4 e0 K" I& B& C# D. q# p
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park
* ~# v: G6 {3 KPassionate about community health
: C0 F9 a" S) x3 a \Interested in working across cultures,
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience
/ \/ K7 G n% e1 g: p6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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New ways to build community & create community projects
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Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities4 q* |4 T8 [, \( @! v, x. w* a
Better understanding of others' perspective/ g. C. `. J7 e) z" d2 L5 P
Hourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE
$ Q# X/ O3 J9 U% C( pBuild neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:
# o/ U2 b i& Z5 K) yCreating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite, F* K# E. V+ s( x: U, C' f$ {
Hosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities
* x/ b0 o; j. E* gIdentifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.2 y' ~# A' ~% f5 M. z
$ Y: ?, z+ |3 \9 M& E( Z* O7 D: _WE ARE
# ]! e+ J# Y7 B F( }/ n0 F8 wAction 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.6 j0 z' Z- ^9 w4 W5 m8 P
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Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .: E' X5 W U4 w) B2 Z; \
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Call Chris at 944-4687, fax us at 423-4193 or email actioncf4@shawbiz.ca; visit us at #101 10554-110 St, or at www.a4hc.ca.-- Chris Ford
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Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton
; i1 a! i" v$ C5 U10554-110 Street
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Ph: 780-944-4687
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8 [% P6 r! K% a7 }: vactioncf4@shawbiz.ca |
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