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THE POSITIONS
/ ], Z1 g1 w5 a3 l% e7 ]% z10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.
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* X* G9 d; \% G4 eExperienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)7 \$ [: D1 w5 R3 J: t! s
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park, B! F6 I& {1 `/ M( y& O( d* y* b
Passionate about community health2 z( v* o& x+ o8 [* p7 B
Interested in working across cultures,1 ]9 N0 W% k, F# E
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience; I, \2 K9 K. ?9 K: N0 e! F
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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$ F9 R$ M* L O# _The POSITION OFFERS, ?; T# C- l' N. O9 D
New ways to build community & create community projects
0 o* c6 A, ]. W+ l6 k& o7 c, O- `Expanded peer network; R$ |6 p. w- ] F4 P( Y
Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities# P# P: c1 K# v
Better understanding of others' perspective) Q* E1 W) D0 j
Hourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE
* e7 ?; I0 u% ?; a, q" g6 ZBuild neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:" z& ?: f$ S' g0 {' T, ~+ x
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite% a" Q$ L! f& F `3 ]
Hosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities8 U: M" w# Z u& Q5 F
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.
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% T2 N1 q- Q9 Z8 F$ eAction 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.
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Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .! z- w2 N! G1 p% h( y% Y
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BE PART OF THAT TEAM!
) H: \2 S4 b/ f; I Call Chris at 944-4687, fax us at 423-4193 or email actioncf4@shawbiz.ca; visit us at #101 10554-110 St, or at www.a4hc.ca.-- Chris Ford
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Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton3 w$ c' E" F6 x9 V+ H R
10554-110 Street
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T5H 3C55 V) W( n* F- y: O* ]* C. W1 [7 z
Ph: 780-944-4687
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