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THE POSITIONS
! L# \2 n5 P9 n. J, z10 part-time (6-8 hrs/week, Aug. 2009- Jan-2010), temporary positions based in central Edmonton.
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: q2 z/ [ G& V5 ~& v5 FExperienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing)' U' m8 \6 N$ _7 a$ ~( e
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park* s; ^" Z" t4 l5 T) Y* C4 B% ?: G1 s
Passionate about community health
1 k) k5 Q# f' O( k7 ZInterested in working across cultures,
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Solid neighbourhood connections and experience& g& X& Q2 U( N! z8 d6 x) O
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.
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The POSITION OFFERS
+ Q' c' }" }; [" o) ?! XNew ways to build community & create community projects c `8 `3 B0 _5 P8 k: W; u. U1 a$ l8 o
Expanded peer network
$ f* d y' o7 V; a9 FConnections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities
9 Y, q4 W4 b; ?" r! eBetter understanding of others' perspective
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4 H7 E8 e' ~; @5 M2 q* \. wTHE ROLE
8 V: D- k) t" a( q0 ?5 o; |& eBuild neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:
! K8 y+ U/ _* t: ?0 g4 a/ oCreating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
2 y+ O+ t0 V" O8 Y) o' KHosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities5 G2 y) p7 T% `/ n
Identifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.2 l% B" G" l( S% ^: i9 J3 e
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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 $1,000.00, that have seen, altogether, over 1,500 people lead richer, healthier, more active lives.
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Initiatives are as varied as the people who create them; everything from senior's walking groups to homework support groups, to community garden groups, to neighbourhood/ community planning groups, to a video group, to dance troupes, artists collectives and festivals ... .
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( ]3 }7 A/ ^& d$ e8 _2 `' o1 C' S% aBE PART OF THAT TEAM!
7 ?; p9 D1 A9 N) y4 R) e. 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 Ford5 X) A" j& [) G3 {
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Action for Healthy Communities Society of Edmonton8 Z2 o. k* H6 S; x7 U: y
10554-110 Street
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Fax: 780-423-4193
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