青少年义工机会

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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
, u3 v; E4 c9 D. sinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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# T3 [9 X4 l8 hWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

" c- |6 u  ]( [# R( mThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
1 d3 E$ |( c4 m. X Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


8 y8 l& N& v( W, y( a5 G6 W, RProgram Schedule:
" U& h) x$ ?4 m" Q/ G- lRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
$ w5 B1 Z+ z% N8 d& h/ b1 e! eSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
. w/ `/ [) K  E: `, \  [4 s                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

% w: n2 X2 E9 iWho can participate?
/ G6 A/ A6 k! U3 s: }0 m* 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?
: h( k# ]" p% Q1 s6 b% Z6 ]It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
. }" P  n& ?) m7 Z7 X3 ~$ S) e Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
& Q0 w" v* a* J+ q/ o4 S# X Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
0 z! ^2 p  I$ L* V  Y Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
' h: q6 `$ h! ^$ O% p* x3 R Be a role model

. @. w% p0 w0 Z/ d; r- t% h+ [Volunteer Commitment:

 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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1 X- D: [7 H" }Attitude/Skills Requirements:

/ X$ q1 _8 H/ y: |( G( x 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
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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4 B. u5 b* C) x1 B# UBenefits to Volunteer:
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% I' f. l3 c. q$ H  t9 X Gain work experience
$ N, Q. j* p7 V5 C6 i$ x Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
9 u2 p- C! l) t8 {9 U2 {* `: v# k Make good friends
) Q* I! y5 Q9 r# r/ a* F) f Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
 Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
3 k4 t- d$ [, U* l Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
8 K; D+ `8 @! x Make a difference in someone’s life
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2 I0 }" z0 Y1 K- j+ @% y, }6 P- {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