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
, [6 W% e5 h1 }, O2 O6 A7 u' uAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
$ Z' }; S1 B8 |  @1 X& |0 |opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
/ k6 m: `0 Q1 _1 o- v$ tinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
* T- m9 }, v1 r" L' Pand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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* o6 O/ z/ f$ R! X( y3 m, sWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
  h% A5 N' R3 C; ?' ?$ ^5 {8 G Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
2 V  N& E2 I- v. y Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
  G+ {! K& R, Q- q0 Z3 W Identify personal leadership strengths …

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! v2 E* q9 u' s  K9 A& V2 VProgram Schedule:
! U* R4 K5 z4 P' c& |. cRegular 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
" e( G1 @" F2 [# m5 h                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
$ m8 I" p: W! r' WAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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What 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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7 f3 J) {4 D8 m- x3 R8 HVolunteer’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
  Y1 U, [! j) j) A Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
8 m- |% S. b. B# B Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
, m; v8 j; u# Y Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
2 X1 u, ]0 H7 j' | Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

) `7 i9 v( _! h6 J  N8 g2 O5 ^Volunteer Commitment:

: r6 Y5 T+ f1 N9 c& F0 m# k On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
' L3 w8 H2 w4 [) H  U One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

( L: v0 e. n- E- BAttitude/Skills Requirements:

6 Y" j- B5 c$ ^- O. g. e& n Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
+ J4 p% O! [# B5 u$ b7 a Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
: K3 j, w3 D* Z  {0 Y. l  l( M A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
4 S5 v+ U3 L7 a) c* f! W8 e Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

. s* @" s" i  t3 U# q6 MBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
# ~" K# ]% [  ]+ r3 I Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
' A: x" H2 V* Z1 y4 T* _+ [3 h! w8 C Make good friends
( s% n( t6 P+ _; x1 Q- q 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
 Opportunity for team work
3 p9 w4 R  d8 ?1 w) P1 r Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
9 c5 Y+ x( o4 N4 `! U' g6 I8 [2 s Make a difference in someone’s life

5 |& L1 s& Y- O: w7 d' W% F6 jIf 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