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
5 R% v) e! W2 i) H  B  f( Copportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
9 m( t0 a' p5 N0 c! 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?
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6 D' B# r# u( A5 ~. y( o. yThese activities will enable youth to:
5 o1 h# g4 t1 T1 V. ^. Y Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
! p5 X0 A9 T0 l; @8 t; Y. k Learn how to access community services and programs
# u3 d. v" ]; e, r2 E Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular 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
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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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It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


Volunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
: V8 J0 P# L, _# g( w+ |/ L Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: m4 i; r" a( E$ P- ]4 I8 u Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
' j0 E; K6 J$ g# f+ C Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
0 H' l$ Q# s8 P: S4 v Be a role model
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0 m  X1 F6 \$ `" gVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
, B3 M6 d. A* K& L' o, v/ N One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

/ q* c1 A7 p( U4 KAttitude/Skills Requirements:

9 `, B+ ^& U$ {! }- q7 Y& M Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
1 s: b8 x2 r  b& H Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
4 i( P& k. h3 m5 {( F9 U" q 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

# `. w  ~" P& ^& [2 p& NBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
7 r: \9 @7 _4 T- } Make good friends
* n  d9 A& U- v; _ Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
. k1 h  \+ b9 E( s1 a 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
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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  M/ S, K+ `7 ]% F" q! ^8 KIf 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