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
- D0 j: z  @  f# Y' g6 A% q7 copportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
! s0 T& m9 \+ Y& V0 xinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
* o7 K8 n! j1 c* t) Kand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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' U8 K5 P, t0 [9 I; X+ z! B5 g+ KWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

/ A2 [" ]) W% N# f& J( {These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
" D$ w8 _! `. G9 g Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
/ m( B* t& l! O" K( o Identify personal leadership strengths …

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& \& v  e% ]- h( U2 e9 r0 lProgram Schedule:
/ L! C5 ~: w# b) A* A* H* f0 mRegular 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
; @$ o- ^( {; Q+ `: }! Z7 i                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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8 b$ m/ p# v- U1 HWho 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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- Y% p  X, M/ kWhat 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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Volunteer’s Duties:
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7 Q0 @! a; P$ B9 {! f$ U8 k 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
+ T8 `& d/ Y- m0 E, F0 ? Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
8 X1 L$ P; h! [3 k* }& v+ q Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
" r5 y( Y* {& j' n. ^ 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)
2 t- j+ N* |4 l' {. D  M( Z One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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+ I0 X/ _6 v: pAttitude/Skills Requirements:

6 K/ |+ @+ f3 a/ k' Z6 I8 l  g" M 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
6 U4 ?5 J. N* N5 a; h: i Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
% m+ W1 Q+ v- k1 c1 M Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
4 W0 c2 ]* X) v/ M Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
 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
. N5 D# ^# k4 M6 [5 b1 g, a Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

8 j$ V- |. P% l. i  d1 ]8 ?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