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
7 C$ v1 J# P+ e; xopportunities, 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.


What will take place in the sessions?
$ u6 P  I' [5 G# s$ M( x  c+ fEach 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
 Learn how to access community services and programs
7 x) l  M' G3 b: ^ Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
. N8 P4 F: L! vRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
; x( p  P( w8 u4 }2 k* ESummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
" O# R: d% c7 I& t' W; ?& c                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

/ A% K7 B, u5 t1 Z% D6 DWho can participate?
6 ?, B# h8 y  y6 FAsian 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?
: S$ ?% d" h  K& \It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:

, k& M) w9 W) f* m/ G8 j, Y4 j 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
: x+ O5 u* ]$ j, H; X; w1 ]9 y Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
0 Y5 z% h. y/ k1 F" y, Y. M Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
. h: {2 S9 t- `) j Be a role model

# ^+ @  `% `4 D; Q) V) O$ pVolunteer Commitment:
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6 }. L; Q* K% b" `* w On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
  h5 }4 p' p1 ` One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

1 R' p1 e! z% c6 _# NAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 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
" @2 ?# P! \4 } A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
; U/ _7 c, [- ?. Z8 H: A Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
/ }1 U0 O* I# D& O+ a1 o. P4 ?7 q Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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. R4 {# C6 J% w% ?9 c0 k' fBenefits to Volunteer:
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8 A1 M; S1 n1 X' `' H# B9 x* J1 i Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
. C& T0 m( W4 t2 R( G9 Z 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
3 W5 c5 D) S" W 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