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Saskatchewan Representative
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Zelda J. Rempel - rempel03@shaw.com,dawningsaskatoon@shaw.ca
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News from SWITCH

There is a batch of new posters from SWITCH. Enjoy!

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Employment Opportunity

SWITCH is a student managed health care centre that provides after-hours interprofessional clinical services and health programs from the Westside Clinic. We are a non-profit registered charity which exists to lower the barriers to health care access for residents of Saskatoon’s core neighborhoods. Nutrition Supervisor

This is a part-time, salaried, contract one year position with a start date of May 1, 2009 located in Saskatoon. Eight of ten hours weekly will be spent on the two SWITCH shifts - Wed. 5-9pm & Sat. 10:30am-2:30pm. The remainder of the ten hours will be spent on shopping, food prep, helping with our occasional community kitchens and inventory. The salary is $15/hour.

Job duties:

1.Plan ‘menu’ and oversee food prep for both SWITCH & Fitness-Food-Fun, a drop-in chronic disease management program.
2.Acquire the necessary supplies for each shift & maintain inventory.
3.Organize and direct social team as needed for food prep.
4.At the end of the shift, make sure social team has cleaned up, labeled supplies and put everything away.
5.Shop for necessary food and supplies.
6.Help with the occasional community kitchens scheduled by the Program Committee.

Job requirements:

* Ability to work independently, be self-motivated and be proactive about seeking direction;
* Works equally well with all ages and can maintain accountability to SWITCH Council;
* Ability to work flexible hours (mostly evening and weekend work);
* Use of a vehicle and computer.

Qualifications:

* Excellent organizational skills (including time management, communication management, and ensuring essential tasks are completed on time);
* Excellent facilitation skills, including the ability to develop rapport and trust and facilitate relationships.

Please send resume and cover letter not later than April 24, 2009 to: SWITCH, 631 20th Street West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0X8; Email: student_clinic@yahoo.ca or fax to (306) 934-2506.

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News from DAWNing Saskatoon

Zelda Rempel and Ruth Engele, DAWNing Saskatoon, executive board members, offered us a wonderful text on the following topics:

• About us… The history of DAWNing Saskatoon
• List of events for 2008
• The future of DAWNing Saskatoon

Text available in DOC format

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SWITCH Events, Winter 2009

The Student Wellness Initiative Towards Community Health (SWITCH) invites you for fun, affordable and very instructive activities and also invites you to access health services.

• Free Dental Services: more information available in DOC format
• Children's Health Clinic: more information available in DOC format

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Food Store

Very Affordable Fresh Fruits, Vegetables, Eggs & Milk
See announcement in DOC format

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