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
( c; E) H* F! }- D+ l6 k1 g3 BAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
/ c5 m' \8 p: c/ c9 Sinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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1 }7 u! |) s2 V. X1 Q6 DWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

, @! @" a0 J# L# M) rThese activities will enable youth to:
* C- O2 e4 F6 A0 A6 C Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
  K, P/ j  Y/ \5 Y& Q Identify personal leadership strengths …

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/ n7 T1 \2 D5 z4 x8 PProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Summer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
# z9 m! s3 k  M. o2 F, s! v                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
- T; o' i# Y" K: A3 p4 K& X# T6 Q6 xAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

6 U9 S0 {- y6 y' L7 `- o* g# H3 kWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
It 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
! l. \& s* s, O) c; h Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
+ @% `. T  x2 `  H Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
' e4 w+ A9 L5 J' A6 m( l Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
9 Z. R( M" Q9 H/ {  M& J& H Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
, i* G1 B3 E/ A+ V8 b Be a role model

# u, E$ V  H  p7 `% YVolunteer Commitment:

 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

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

3 W( g1 l9 B! T0 {# h: S3 G: k# o; O 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
4 q% I  @. {8 t& l A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

' d( A- c9 M' a0 f7 ^Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
5 M  F. Z7 p2 W( r- Q Make good friends
7 H! T  c( {, t+ m* ] Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
8 M, t) G; z/ p( u5 H! @ Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
. w  q) W0 {. B" w5 R* l Opportunity for team work
4 X1 L, u/ X( G- p$ E; q Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
* V! ?. r+ m$ Y. D  b7 t Make a difference in someone’s life

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