青少年义工机会

又见炊烟

T.A.N.G. Youth Program is an educational and activity-based program aiming to equip
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opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
+ s* ^2 W( l4 x9 L% j4 p& Dinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
! z5 l/ P9 M- C1 Y7 land  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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0 k- u9 V9 H& Y8 Q: A* `What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

  U3 w' S, C+ @! ZThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
, N& L* O6 q6 s# H: @ Learn how to access community services and programs
+ C1 n% J' K" q5 F6 P9 F3 y8 H2 L. i) X Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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; |9 S8 B: o) j: ?) ?Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
8 F- f. J( b) T" v; D# U# sSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
; Z' a0 T- u% H( j1 X                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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6 {( y" Z( p; f7 U1 N% k& _) iWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

9 G! U+ R* F  P+ jWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
3 p, x9 y( g  ?! NIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
2 S3 z! B! H7 Y0 O3 y Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
1 ~/ Y% o, S7 ~  r Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
9 V; M: L' v* u7 \1 Y( Z' c5 k Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
4 ?! B3 A6 i  D* d  x Be a role model
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) f) T( U+ a) X* a' DVolunteer Commitment:

, H+ @  ], L2 J! n" J3 o* P On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
  q+ |, L5 C5 V2 s) o One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
 Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
! _$ c8 R6 @) o' K7 O A team player
2 B3 ^# Q/ E. c: J Able to work independently with minimum supervision
4 G7 |) H) J! c; V" ^2 O Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

, s* a# S: D; g9 y* J, q. P# y Gain work experience
# T$ j3 h  R8 w7 K# n( Q0 z Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
' T: M! f, G+ a* G6 D8 _ Make good friends
% @& p6 ^5 g9 k/ @ Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
 Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
8 k! v/ L! s7 k- u* V: G Make a difference in someone’s life

2 y, p0 ~- |2 I: o" ^If you are interested & to be a part of our volunteer team, please call  Daniel at 429-3111 or email to chengrongmei@hotmail.com or daniel.suen@assistcsc.org