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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' M: F& U! d* g' v$ d6 uopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
) i& Y: e9 e6 T1 l! e* m1 g3 ]interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
% W! x, }* H: m9 N. M+ [8 ~and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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- |7 d* \9 L8 u" K  @% R: XWhat will take place in the sessions?
! }- U# J, z$ m1 z: C; }' YEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
3 z" i! X! T) N* K Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
& H9 s" L( }) n1 s+ B. ~; N9 X6 ~ Learn how to access community services and programs
- w9 e) P- z/ v" [* B7 y: W Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
2 l' h  [4 m& f- E: ~/ [+ b Identify personal leadership strengths …

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Program Schedule:
  P2 N9 J" @+ c4 x+ D$ y* X3 XRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
, n1 A, U7 \- s2 u' WSummer 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

Who can participate?
# `, B" \3 M% |% F! K2 OAsian 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?
7 M6 [1 u: E' q+ @( _, ^3 t5 DIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

  K8 J/ X( d# |* q+ R* p% {+ S% } Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
" h# g* \) y$ ?$ U Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
* k9 K3 o$ H7 I; @3 y2 } Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
/ T* m6 S) }/ t6 r2 a Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
5 F' J2 n* V: d0 t8 m Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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2 n) d( u- F7 V, q+ g 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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) Y" z/ N& V0 w: ~" k0 L 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
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
3 L6 V7 _% U# L3 D- n) s. F Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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2 n/ Z5 j* h% I& }3 @) [  y1 _$ zBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
( b. H2 J' \7 ]# x8 } Make good friends
; Q1 ?4 n4 V, ?" J0 |  D) t; N Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
2 [8 d  e6 M3 M Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
0 q6 ]5 }9 w" a5 P2 |1 n! T- Y Opportunity for team work
) G5 `7 v) ^9 r3 g4 z; b! W Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
9 `! g+ L! X! Q0 v Make a difference in someone’s life

2 z2 w8 j/ H$ f: yIf 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