Chatham-Kent’s Age Friendly Committee is looking for members.
In 2016, Chatham-Kent was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and accepted into the WHO’s Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Network. Chatham-Kent council recognizes that as the municipality’s population continues to age, it is important that the community is prepared to accommodate these needs and ensure a healthy and active population.
The Age-Friendly Committee has been formed with the goals of implementing the Age Friendly 2015 Community Action plan. The municipality is seeking volunteers to fill vacancies on the committee.
Interested individuals are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference prior to submitting an application, located on the Municipal website at: http://www.chatham-kent.ca/Council/CommitteesOfCouncil/Pages/Chatham-KentAgeFriendlyAdvisoryCommittee.aspx
Applicants must complete and submit a volunteer application form and a brief bio and/or resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications. The form and additional information about the committee and its work is also available on the municipal website.
Six members will be selected, each one representing one of the six dimensions of the Age Friendly Action Plan: housing, outdoor spaces and buildings, transportation, social participation, civic engagement, and community support and health services.
Completed applications must be received by the end of business day Jan. 6, 2017. They can be dropped off at any municipal centre of municipal information desk, or by fax at 519-352-2166, or email at teresa.bendo@chatham-kent.ca, or through the mail to Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit; Attn: Director, Public Health; P.O. Box 1136; Chatham Ont.; N7M 5L8.
Any questions must be directed to Teresa Bendo, Director, Public Health at teresa.bendo@chatham-kent.ca or phone 519-352-7270 ext. 2400.
