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
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0 Q3 G+ e& [2 T: dopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
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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What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

9 P3 a  S$ J  h' H( M" n: f  m- XThese activities will enable youth to:
8 C, [. p6 b5 [* Y9 j1 a) H* Z. w Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
& i% I- O3 E8 x1 w Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
: L# |. S* @& C( U" F$ d% S Identify personal leadership strengths …
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+ G" u1 Z1 g+ f" vProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
7 U+ l* u; F7 [" q' w9 iSummer 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
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Who can participate?
; \2 A$ M1 V& c& h* R) o( T9 }. JAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
" t* T5 H# a' I( n4 A+ Y8 EIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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# Y( P, W. Z# p4 _  r1 CVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
! C9 I' u' J3 t( W0 J3 d Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
, q- ]* S6 C9 @3 \& Q Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
7 j( w5 V! q$ j0 d% H. i4 c* |& n Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
! N: v" ^, a/ Z2 x Assist in program planning
0 ^. [- U# J& z9 n0 a: k; D Be a role model

# ?7 W* Z* o& U, N, Q- V/ g/ e* j6 XVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
# N9 _2 ?( y; s' ?8 q/ B One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

, O1 E. Z, _+ V9 ~4 `6 Y. mAttitude/Skills Requirements:

$ F. Y4 V2 ]# H6 A8 r: n! C 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
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8 J0 ?9 a- s  z4 a$ n5 s: H Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
# d: r0 H. x, q% R2 I1 J0 m+ U% a1 {6 P% J Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
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 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
 Opportunity for team work
, o; t1 f6 c* ]  @# l! R Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
% [" j: c- }1 I$ F! ] Make a difference in someone’s life
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2 U" S/ N7 h1 k# v9 WIf 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