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
$ v5 |: C1 G6 I8 sAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
, h) g3 C" f: V5 |' Hopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
: d! n. o, ~0 ^  ainterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


+ ], s1 \/ J/ W/ d/ l! ~* |2 ]What will take place in the sessions?
8 j3 I. D3 f0 A! |Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

) Z' I1 y& d$ r$ PThese activities will enable youth to:
! l9 r7 T6 H& m0 | Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
2 t) I& V( q$ o! F Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
4 V  t' w, t- L. |  iRegular 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

; g1 L7 \7 J  |1 x: w, c4 r% M' @Who can participate?
! G+ @+ C6 Z: Y* ~/ t! N& \+ j) v3 ?" bAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

7 ^" ~& F% K9 k$ U1 QWhat 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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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
4 t: i8 U0 Z1 Z% G$ L3 j Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
5 K+ L. I0 L- g Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
/ p  P' N4 N$ Q' Y. z Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
: K4 o& s' O' E- A# Y One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
, ~& j' }. V! S. k. `) ^ Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
+ G% j" }$ B2 {' r) j A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
3 }7 f% p5 B* |1 f+ ~+ s Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
! j! k5 |2 ]9 y7 n& \- I Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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; }9 m! e! M3 C, ]! h+ ~Benefits to Volunteer:

6 H; Q7 v+ y4 x  ]5 ~ 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
8 `& D, }* ~+ L Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
9 G  f9 X  M( I3 L2 ~: M Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

/ z7 g. n: K: S, m6 CIf 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