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
3 M& y# x( z! t( qopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
+ s% u7 c( _5 O, J% N8 d- R+ Ointerpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
" z$ L* N) H) q  D6 o. cand  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?
/ t' g: ^" l" k% PEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
, q( ]& a+ V; v, T7 d+ j& G% |0 v2 r Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
" }7 O5 f* r5 T Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
% {7 j& I; S- XRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
; A2 c1 s# o% s  S& U# m7 KSummer 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

+ W, x0 k2 ]) P5 ]% r1 ]3 gWho can participate?
) E& X5 C& B7 D( ?4 SAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

/ }: D* x  S) A8 t9 s& ~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.

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; k7 U+ B$ h( e+ z: }4 CVolunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
 Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: m" g9 d6 h0 }( s3 w4 x Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
1 b' _; P! p0 c. C; V3 B0 m Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
9 }% [0 U0 M! T  V5 d Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
1 P& @  M+ i3 @ Be a role model
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1 k- W7 B+ H& CVolunteer 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
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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8 V6 _+ C) x1 }% y0 h/ Q 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
: o' x: x2 K( g, Y  p" C, e+ Q. t Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
. n9 N3 _  y6 i- G; L5 q7 h Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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2 M6 Z' y# e6 @- ZBenefits to Volunteer:

' L5 }: f( ]5 E Gain work experience
* D: u) Q0 I; `$ r5 A Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
! v# d% [2 `% K. `8 | Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
+ {+ i" S' Y& X! p( N* N: w Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
( F) u7 T  I  j5 q Opportunity for team work
7 u2 c& I) K: j5 d' [8 k2 c) L Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
2 {; G- P& f- k( w 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