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
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opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
  Y; n+ H0 c! Minterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
/ ~7 u9 d3 u% u2 U3 ?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.

These activities will enable youth to:
! I0 E0 Y% O7 X0 [* G Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
; _# U4 h+ s8 z$ v Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
( S+ D% o/ m! {! b8 c) W Identify personal leadership strengths …

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Program Schedule:
+ c' _. q5 D4 XRegular 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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" m! z% J$ d, \Who can participate?
' ]% ^$ O! Z! t( H( ZAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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" T& t$ ]$ U. V  X; h' |4 ^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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# Y4 U/ b% u! {: {8 x: aVolunteer’s Duties:

4 S* s7 ~. C' B9 j' t9 a# f 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
- f, u0 u( ^, o% [# _/ O; h Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
5 G; T7 g8 G& f* T Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
. g' @  C7 q$ b% L& N Assist in program planning
; u* D! l, s* e$ O Be a role model

5 h+ M8 u) Y. iVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
6 U; T2 X5 `* J$ d5 H( R- n5 | One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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1 |' l/ C, K+ U; W- aAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
* y4 _6 g* v! \( T0 b) x A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
, X% Z( p; S, L 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
 Make a difference in someone’s life

; n: Q1 h- ~8 b6 k, T( n4 N7 fIf 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