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
* ]% c' h8 w' ?! N, ?  x& n- H3 }interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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3 d) c8 g: m" d) p9 x. kWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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. `6 d& F2 }" WThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
, w8 k3 I3 o" J2 u8 H) A Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
, E' p, q. X5 c+ {; b+ M Identify personal leadership strengths …


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?
3 j) i) }5 }* t3 B  ~. JAsian 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?
+ i9 q! H; D4 W* c# C9 b! z0 c1 s. `4 DIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


6 U. X3 l; U$ c% w5 X6 _& I$ b5 S4 ?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
. T/ c- Z* x- R- G0 @- `5 _ Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
- x# X5 w: |; g Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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& B! f+ f7 n2 Q7 E% ^Volunteer Commitment:
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: {+ K/ ?0 X% j$ C On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
: Z, C2 t" h! s9 h One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
8 s3 L# ?0 w/ m4 H# ~ 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
/ @; k" O" r; o+ P. M. h0 _9 D Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
+ G. |6 W- ]3 }' z- A Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

: n* h2 D! Q, F" @5 [9 a- lBenefits to Volunteer:

) V6 {% R* b& f8 ^% w' x Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
6 {! N; n' Z- S- [' K. J Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
7 F" n3 c5 o# R8 I  e+ F 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
9 o* k' n9 [; i4 U Make a difference in someone’s life

* T% \" X  D- e. ~. {+ pIf 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