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
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opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
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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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% [. v: R& W7 u- [2 r) t' vThese activities will enable youth to:
$ w: |- S- x, w( P0 W2 D+ ~ Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
2 G! L& ~  j+ }! Y* Y3 T Learn how to access community services and programs
, @5 I. h. R5 ^* X9 S2 `$ c Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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, j9 F, s7 m) q4 [$ ~- `9 PProgram Schedule:
$ w% q* n1 t- H0 V( TRegular 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
/ }# F6 {6 Z% y1 v9 i) A                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

7 l7 \% [, {- y/ M/ A5 `7 \Who can participate?
4 R! [) J; x! u% m- kAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

: j, U$ ?, u  v4 C+ O) h& C& tWhat 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:

 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
7 i/ Y2 }: g! n3 }% d- @4 u7 B- b Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
/ Y/ F# m  b, g' Y Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

' e  P& l+ m: D- c! `% v: o0 l0 |% L On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
% P5 I5 k9 e- T( j6 G 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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 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
, d& N1 F) Y' p% y0 Y 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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" r6 |! Z, M3 f" [Benefits to Volunteer:
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& I; P/ U+ j6 G5 t, X9 O* V4 D; S/ M Gain work experience
' ~" P: b! `* l; G/ a 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
0 m$ @. @! f5 Q9 l! I- t Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
# j  s. D4 X' k8 D" `3 w. a Make a difference in someone’s life

5 c; n- O5 g; l# H, }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