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
8 D! S. q9 A/ V& W* m3 U' i/ t! c' Wopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
5 d3 Q$ t; G$ w8 P/ q( A  ginterpersonal 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?
3 R& I. U; q  i3 t4 b/ |" vEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

2 O4 R1 T9 @0 [# q6 ]3 M- mThese activities will enable youth to:
$ ~: D9 I- h/ U2 `; o# ^ Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
# s: J* C. o% P0 S! N: [, n Learn how to access community services and programs
' L1 p4 F8 T2 s1 L Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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( |6 p& a2 P, ~4 M' i! Y2 UProgram Schedule:
' _/ e5 C) x/ @0 q) D9 B' zRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Summer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
; q; t& J1 s. e1 N7 ~  F                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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% C' z% b! r7 ^) oWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
' k3 ^1 U( b! e8 A" I% yIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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+ u5 z; O3 Y# A: \- pVolunteer’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
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
$ R+ j6 W, s1 `+ w& H4 \ Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
6 ~3 z( C+ N; C9 Q  B8 b0 P! l Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
. d, z: @9 T( K8 t Be a role model
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5 U: H& T0 M. d9 E5 a1 nVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
" k, w7 R2 [' U One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

5 i: Z* d& H6 Q$ P: D% t+ a: _Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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! p! J" L8 l( }! g3 \: E7 ? Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
! k; k+ U; \$ s( D3 r6 M/ u2 K Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
0 a3 p$ d* x6 Z# d1 v 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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2 `4 }; x& ]! c  |Benefits to Volunteer:

9 j' ?' H% y+ L5 r$ c Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
2 b) |3 e* @) B  E$ [ Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
- p$ }# ^3 S) F+ ]; S( D2 ] Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
8 T& X$ s9 r' k- u# K5 V; \! W 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