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THE POSITIONS) L" t! T+ s* v, U4 {; e
10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.+ p- W" }' h4 ]* F4 N5 s" }
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Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)! z/ T: a3 p+ c( U5 w9 h8 D& l
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park" Z9 Q" S. ~& q/ ^0 P4 ?* J' Y% i- I( }
Passionate about community health1 D( U" `# l( \. `% n8 y2 p
Interested in working across cultures,
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience
" ?; f, B8 R6 v% Y9 `% f3 ?6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.( H) X g% X7 X, ?
. `+ s# b* s3 J- B% K+ g$ @2 ZThe POSITION OFFERS; Y1 _ a& [/ k9 @
New ways to build community & create community projects1 ?0 ~! _' U2 m7 K4 I$ X
Expanded peer network$ k; \5 j C" P3 {5 K1 c' ~
Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities2 h' P* |3 \+ B8 T- p) n
Better understanding of others' perspective0 h6 l0 }- x/ l* a* S/ m
Hourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE0 B; Z# K) ?2 ? C# A# \$ ~
Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:3 t- g2 T! Y6 p4 n* {' k
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite/ p H! j' d {9 y2 L) \; Z
Hosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities- v/ ~' ?4 B2 M) y) |3 d! u
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.2 ?$ S' {2 K/ k5 Y. r [
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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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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 ... .
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: p; [( J) T4 x7 UBE PART OF THAT TEAM!
" ~) t, E6 Q. s% b 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 Ford7 I: {% B- `0 @- d9 c4 W
Program Director,6 |2 l# S; `& N
Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton
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Fax: 780-423-4193
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