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THE POSITIONS+ w& O- |8 X3 M4 I- c, P$ O
10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.
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Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)4 T. U+ v0 h+ Y; q
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park }/ ^1 D1 O$ w3 w8 G& L' m
Passionate about community health2 f7 X! {* g+ h- o0 g/ B$ f6 S
Interested in working across cultures,% Z5 r. K% ~1 y, P
And you have:4 p# R7 L8 ]$ `& |
Solid neighbourhood connections and experience
' d" e0 T" C$ f3 Q; I) b6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.# q. a# o: n' Q+ X+ D6 B) \2 z
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New ways to build community & create community projects8 [1 B) |3 K! L8 [
Expanded peer network1 l3 ?0 y, I4 U& G
Connections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities
9 J2 K' b' [1 {Better understanding of others' perspective
# v1 m5 P7 E, Y1 gHourly wage, $ TBA.
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THE ROLE7 \: Q6 x6 r6 Y6 g6 D
Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:% |7 U8 J0 y# m$ A9 I0 i* h
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
! c' Q+ ^( h9 THosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities
; x% R( S5 P) \. v3 gIdentifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.8 X. E4 ~7 G, ?6 m. H4 F* |1 _+ M
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/ K. E1 W# k1 e6 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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.
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Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .8 O, b& z7 y. S. Q
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5 w6 G) F" s2 ~9 Z0 Z! ^* I: b3 {BE PART OF THAT TEAM!
, V0 c$ W6 ]6 f 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* ]6 x0 m/ o6 X6 ^
10554-110 Street; Q! k$ z5 N5 ^1 \4 w
Edmonton Alberta- y) R% u2 P7 J" r: a) |
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Ph: 780-944-4687
' X% H" S) S& uFax: 780-423-41931 B7 w3 s# F/ \1 A- z
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