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THE POSITIONS
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YOU ARE8 Z& Z# c1 H0 E, O* k9 M
Experienced in motivating people to create community projects/ (social marketing); } I) p" w* W8 l- s {8 }, n
Well-connected to your neighbourhood, one of: Alberta Avenue, Norwood, Cromdale, Parkdale, McCauley, Spruce Avenue, Eastwood, Boyle Street, Central McDougall, Queen Mary Park
7 y# M0 D" I# ]( s2 v: j bPassionate about community health
, I/ a/ I) S' F. R9 ^* L6 c& t) F! PInterested in working across cultures,7 N# U N4 F; r5 L
And you have:
# d$ G0 ?: s# m/ a! {4 USolid neighbourhood connections and experience6 d7 d; b$ P- g8 Y- v$ ^( T
6-10 hours/ week available for project activities.- e& s* x, U' q1 p, i4 A* a
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The POSITION OFFERS9 _5 B$ I! Z, C0 L5 ~$ d1 u5 D
New ways to build community & create community projects) C; X3 g' i. x5 T( v
Expanded peer network
7 l, b, U' K( P0 O9 w( o8 W2 WConnections to new-immigrant/ visible minority communities
- z! r& b) ]8 V2 e* |$ \) fBetter understanding of others' perspective+ Z# q4 q7 g4 K0 Q- ^
Hourly wage, $ TBA.
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% Z: i! d) i0 F1 HTHE ROLE6 U' G# v7 b- ^; ]& M/ t
Build neighbourhood teams to strengthen communities by:2 c& {# B+ V3 O! s0 l! h# F
Creating and hosting a forum where central Edmonton can present itself to the City, all Edmontonians and those whom you wish to invite
, m: F! u) z+ E% L! S& gHosting Community Dialogues whereat people explore community issues and opportunities
/ \/ x. [0 C% nIdentifying and supporting people to create teams that create community health and wellness projects.
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, h& y0 G" n( W. v3 F) q# O6 aAction 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.8 ^# f* g! D) N4 m
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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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% ~% x+ H/ y3 v- V. k7 i, V* tBE PART OF THAT TEAM!8 }5 O2 V1 w) C) P
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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10554-110 Street
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Ph: 780-944-4687# L# t2 K& O4 f9 V# B# O( }% P
Fax: 780-423-4193
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