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
; k6 O* S+ h& J1 K3 `3 @opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
6 \( n7 h2 U- r  E* Nand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


3 h, v$ E  a* c1 C1 c( M; |What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
4 ~9 A. T- @: B Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
0 B6 z8 c% `9 }: F( l# K7 E Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
/ S4 T+ U2 L: d% A3 k& | Identify personal leadership strengths …


, z' ?& |* h5 U, @Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
/ s' }* A$ R! X- H+ p" z+ tSummer 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

- a# R9 ^7 U5 `0 {  DWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

6 _; X! U" O0 |. YWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
% \; m9 C) Z& p6 ]4 @9 k/ ^* K3 u7 iIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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) u+ w7 p0 @- k- pVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
7 N/ Q0 \% P/ ~& d2 J9 k: v Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
& ^) a- Y; U4 t% ]; X+ l Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
2 I* ~9 q! G# e0 x# V, V. t2 h Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
6 Z5 l  Q/ p7 o3 N Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
7 \& ~7 z; {- ?# O Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
: c! z) Y" [) ^7 L One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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+ ~8 p, d) m5 iAttitude/Skills Requirements:

8 m3 g/ B" V7 X5 Z! ~* I2 b% Y 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 J: D4 J7 X# x- }4 }  \ A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
& K/ a$ ?$ _. }, [  x- k Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
0 V& x; k9 l+ G6 C Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
! G! q6 }9 W4 h Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
2 h4 x: o8 g5 _, D  Y$ P Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
7 y, }, y: B  ^3 d! F/ o8 Y. Y2 ?* x Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 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