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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
% |* Z, S4 a  Ginterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
$ z! \9 b9 O7 m( z  rand  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.

These activities will enable youth to:
+ W: u# q. S4 \0 R5 {8 l0 N$ ~ Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
+ n$ k( T8 q2 |& c4 a  { Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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2 X4 U+ h% }: e5 k. P" v! uProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
; M9 t2 r! K& }6 dSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

; x* n( M% m0 e" a7 Z$ O/ \Who can participate?
/ F" \3 B* l, J6 C. QAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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( e" a4 s5 a5 h( g/ e, ]3 SWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
- D& K6 u1 k* F; K. ^  l  `$ I. o/ UIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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( L+ S/ O7 j, ^  u5 ]! g5 Z- EVolunteer’s Duties:

# o) _; A6 c2 e+ t 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
% V% i8 C" Q; Q8 A+ U' V" H Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
/ h% T! U9 W1 d( f Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 W4 n; [9 j! x Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
5 _& I9 D# l9 v$ { Assist in program planning
, h2 ~2 l4 O+ C; j/ h Be a role model

! T# [2 v1 n  K# d7 qVolunteer Commitment:
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& n! Z. l5 d/ N8 y8 W3 h3 _6 e On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
1 J, E' W. h1 T  M8 d9 {& }  } One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

9 _+ i1 p* S. mAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
5 o. S% e( p7 J- z% y6 ] Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
+ a$ L3 E  h; j' q9 f% b' B2 c A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
7 F" T! v5 H0 X Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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. I& Y4 ^( b8 p4 w( b% x8 y) U' \7 iBenefits to Volunteer:

+ s% c$ y! X; t9 D Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
9 i7 L7 y. P5 G3 O- ^" e Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
: r4 p6 S, G5 O* y1 `  u Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
0 ~" z+ W/ Q6 m  p! `& W' _- { Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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" W% V8 U. e/ ~( \6 DIf 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