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
Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
$ D0 T, `. L- S: j5 Yopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
: g: v7 t( K$ [* ]) Qand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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0 `0 S6 L9 H. e% S$ uWhat 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:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
3 N% W( F% b0 g. }0 t3 S Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
) P" P  }% C. l9 c# }2 y* V& X! s5 | Identify personal leadership strengths …
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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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
9 u. n, x$ U( tAsian 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?
% K- B8 @. D. JIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:

8 j0 B, S. o4 Y: p& c 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
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 }0 a; A' @  A% j9 i& } Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

" H0 E+ @: l, m! R( ]Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
 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
4 ~( y7 I$ n  S4 b; w 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
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
& ~: O& A) u4 [" R0 i  l+ k Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

* M# W/ G3 \4 X( w- b& x. x3 YBenefits to Volunteer:

8 L/ Y7 I1 m% K9 Y6 e% @ Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
' J% X' _8 P: `* X 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
7 V: T* v: m. b% v5 ~ Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

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