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
) u6 E( [7 ?0 p5 l- R% aopportunities, 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?
( P3 O6 Z# S8 Y3 V. {- Q$ MEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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3 j  g7 m7 |! J8 ?3 bThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
6 R1 i) K9 S" e  z; G9 w. B& N Learn how to access community services and programs
7 ], a/ k. H2 }, G0 f3 {6 f Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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- [& l" g8 o- t2 ]5 ^4 SProgram Schedule:
% R% g( G* d* zRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
* V! U: l- [7 w" ~* \5 t5 ]8 z: RSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
- d+ |7 ]5 D3 `( d1 W                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

& q8 \! m  r# L2 H6 l, r/ UWho can participate?
2 H1 B0 Y  C& kAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

6 c7 c' x+ ~* \9 D* AWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
5 @) p5 x/ |% X: DIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


! N9 f% Y$ a4 I6 wVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
% I/ P" d# Y4 ~" C0 ? Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
! b- E, S, L7 b+ V# A9 ^ Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
5 R$ C2 g% x, m Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
, s# p) D- |$ _/ J# A+ \+ G Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
; T1 l  B7 O0 m Assist in program planning
0 _9 z) [1 g. Q) t5 c# n Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
% `' s& W7 e# H3 p* |& r$ f 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:

 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
 A team player
, D6 |+ ]- z- X) y, z8 n  Y5 ^ Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
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0 V, {- E9 x7 k0 @Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
/ Y' ?, I3 h  `/ u  q Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
/ S  _+ O: N7 z" Y& | Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
" y7 y1 J, K. o/ q; S0 m- w- L. J Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
5 q$ |9 _8 C" f- f* W( A1 O Make a difference in someone’s life
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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