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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
& @& u6 \& q3 S# Ainterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
# X1 V0 q$ d1 l6 @3 v8 oand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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5 X$ B' k0 a$ P6 o1 D8 e0 _What will take place in the sessions?
+ h8 |3 T( x6 y* K7 S' qEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
( l% y' y9 D6 Z9 W0 L1 ~6 n Learn how to access community services and programs
* @9 r% V9 R' d( s3 f$ Z" j1 U" g* L Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program 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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

/ m$ @. D) O, E! b: ^Who can participate?
; S! o4 ?( R& \. Y7 Y8 sAsian 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?
It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


Volunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
% V! p4 B. E2 V* Z* h Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
. W( ^& o/ k- {5 @# g Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
/ P- R: B- l) h5 }1 K  W6 y+ i Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
* a6 G# B7 p! j; y# ^3 Y Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
- w* O& {  H( w% r- j* a Assist in program planning
+ G; x. T2 J" {0 y& \3 Y2 c Be a role model
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Volunteer 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

$ H# E4 z( p9 z7 }Attitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
1 W  {. Z: K6 z7 `* s Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
* S- q# o& o5 Z+ n3 j0 m$ b- K Able to work independently with minimum supervision
+ S& j) `* [5 L+ A Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
- B# t4 F, k" s. m( n$ @ Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

' j* w6 r9 a, n! u' }Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
6 B; g& {3 H( h0 u$ H: X' h& ]* n Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
+ H1 ~" D+ ~2 f# a- X- k Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
0 ]: `8 ^3 \5 p; c3 p: V3 m Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
7 \" G& ^- Z" q; b3 ^) V/ c Make a difference in someone’s life

5 e- @& V6 ?' R' `, nIf 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