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
' i% a/ F7 s1 `0 bopportunities, 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?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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! B( A) [  C; q$ C/ g. [& J' VThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
- t1 U1 I; c7 j% u- ~ Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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: |# h% x; X9 s% E( aProgram Schedule:
+ C( p& g9 X0 G+ F5 M; \6 uRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
3 S3 K1 N: q; d2 j9 z: sSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
9 f: D8 D( J+ g* g                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

( t6 F* }9 ~; f* DWho can participate?
' F2 H; @( J4 J6 Y  ?- _9 [( U8 S. ]Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
) d8 I! S# J5 c1 C- E7 v! fIt 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
- f% ~. z& k) U  Q+ ?' u) |: W$ L2 \ 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
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

8 }6 ^3 I: p5 K% s0 L On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:

7 T" e: L) R' l& G; O Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
) ?3 P; t/ s- C# j$ n+ d, a, w Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
6 r( F$ [4 _+ {$ y6 q  r7 Q Able to work independently with minimum supervision
) F; z$ p3 o/ q8 |. S/ B' g/ @( L Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
5 m3 y9 S( B) H4 l) L; r Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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2 }9 e9 S$ M2 o& \3 [Benefits to Volunteer:

4 i7 l/ V& D' e Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
( {0 e5 c6 k) O' E7 b  ~ Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
4 ?+ i( {# n9 c  s2 j6 ` Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
( K" h) v: @9 Y9 N# D. B( f* m 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