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THE POSITIONS
5 S4 k( i" z* X. ^4 y- n# v10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton." ^. Y! {- ~+ K8 K2 F: N8 [ |* P, ~
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Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)" u% Y# P2 V& {" X3 Y" I
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park
2 L9 [1 h& u) j. i7 {) c) cPassionate about community health- A" m% X1 R9 x3 ]; z, \) x2 |
Interested in working across cultures,
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience/ w, _2 P) m8 l+ G
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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) E. z2 v2 L8 D% v) ANew ways to build community & create community projects
9 G: X; B- k( \! GExpanded peer network! U( M( S0 c, A8 \: R2 t
Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities- H" A1 a8 P0 Y8 r$ a$ a' U# ^6 Q) ?
Better understanding of others' perspective
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Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:
% a& j3 B; x1 w& E4 i- G3 V7 nCreating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite& r V5 T9 H) ^
Hosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities8 @+ S5 f$ K6 t6 E' x
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.
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" \& M+ `9 I* J$ E" j4 mWE ARE
+ [- m9 C& q5 M% h/ BAction 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.
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) }3 b9 p Z& R" D* [1 E1 _Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .7 `$ X! ]# _# L: \( z7 B' @( p
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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( g* M* k1 H, ^8 }
Program Director,
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10554-110 Street# [. C4 o( x' x$ k
Edmonton Alberta
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. K; k3 W& R8 l8 dPh: 780-944-4687
. n4 S9 y: V* r% K9 f7 d2 uFax: 780-423-4193
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