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
Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
/ P  a8 E+ Z% |: P0 E. Y) i% bopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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What will take place in the sessions?
! I  Y9 L! a8 GEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
2 L9 y$ ^  l/ D" U Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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& ^( F! ~6 X" g8 O3 pProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
3 b. u4 W4 ^1 @5 S: F+ XSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
6 N* z/ Q4 Z; i' T4 g# R* jAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
8 P+ T( n' I  T) A) E5 ~+ P/ Q1 rIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
) u+ O/ C0 X0 U Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: z0 I  {* K5 A2 S Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 V% M" C" I7 c4 O0 I% w6 E Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 {8 C5 ]6 g" G/ c/ Y! s Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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3 M4 Q, U" i" Q& x7 X. J* w5 rVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
 One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
- g- Q. ~' p+ m+ X A team player
5 w; J+ M  f% g5 N  T Able to work independently with minimum supervision
, E$ P5 O, {# F" O' L  t Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
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! V0 N: O6 z  y0 ^; C5 t) [5 }  bBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
: m/ |3 J- W! c* g Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
# Y4 `3 c" Y1 f  F2 @+ A 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
( |' s+ s7 x% ]0 M# s% H Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

/ i0 [1 Y/ h  sIf 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