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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opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
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and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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& X' W4 R% |( d: V6 Z' l' M% rWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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! h1 w/ `! M- ]1 c' K$ S: iThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
* l0 ^# v; R+ u, }: \% I  p/ k8 B0 R( m% CRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
+ B, B8 x0 G% Q" b1 @9 r* H- s- RSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
4 u$ [. b' H# _3 M- Y                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

, F# M. l8 P1 G7 SWhat 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:
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9 J& z  f$ K; J; `% b" O9 Z$ _ Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
7 |3 _+ q+ _1 N' J4 m Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
* J+ w6 j0 E, Q5 B* s7 o Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
% r2 L) Q8 x! T9 {1 o Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
: x1 Y. c  W' c7 Y8 z7 M- J1 @ Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
" m7 u+ z% v( X8 s Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
5 H! T! }1 N' a Be a role model

6 W; J, q, [! o1 S! TVolunteer Commitment:
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 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

- u) c: j; i' x1 V! FAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
& h0 Z3 \3 C3 b; ?6 c# _ Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
* ?3 Y' n7 M/ Y- y/ c' t' g: j" | 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:
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, \' j" x3 W" X Gain work experience
' U+ }' Y: M4 p5 O 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
$ i  }& {4 [. @- T9 C% ~( d$ n4 r Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
% F' X# u& g+ H- f Opportunity for team work
 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