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
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?
, s- v* S: G8 k! |! H8 EEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
' N: u! n- I8 | Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
' Y! L5 Q# |2 n8 \! @ Identify personal leadership strengths …
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. c# X/ v' f8 ^4 m' j% NProgram Schedule:
2 h9 g3 j0 ?6 {" Y9 O& qRegular 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
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Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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5 ?8 ?: K4 {3 zWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
5 B; y8 m/ e' X  u. v/ s! q4 c6 [It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

8 e1 x- Q* j. w( h- F. L" O Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
2 p) ^+ G1 C! S+ G 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
( [! D5 n. u4 s  Z Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
# B1 Z3 l7 {8 O% A' w0 c; U- a3 K2 Q Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
2 _% [! G" D( q6 H  K: [6 n& _ Assist in program planning
8 \& H/ Q7 p  t% Y6 k0 b Be a role model

% r% c2 z0 J6 N9 zVolunteer 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

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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& g4 f8 s; e) o' w# G7 i 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
# q6 {" C3 M! X9 k2 d A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
' Z* K* r% y8 B0 ~' { Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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- c4 V$ I6 \: s$ rBenefits to Volunteer:
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" |- t. c" [* n! a3 N Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
6 B  i" Q+ B# K; O. \7 W! p Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
& Y' m9 A% J( l1 a: l. A 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
; u, r8 g4 }# L7 f# \! k 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