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
" x8 j! X, K; q$ Bopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
# @3 `7 U$ C5 O2 E) t% X7 Jinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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7 d" t8 G7 G+ v. t- ~9 q# lWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

: f: K2 h2 J6 P+ \' NThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
" R. ?1 S* Q- W" N6 J Learn how to access community services and programs
7 y$ |7 q: a! T! O. o2 u# b: @ Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
* Q6 d$ V( X! g8 P7 l9 L7 X Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
; H9 H" K( i8 I+ y* J) RRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
, w6 H5 u8 z  E( B8 r; iSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
, u- F2 `1 {: f. N, M" F$ M                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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' \' y) _3 N+ X9 L: zWho can participate?
3 g' P" @! l8 ~* @% k; s$ s6 WAsian 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?
/ `( }/ v% ]- J9 aIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


# a; ^  H: q, FVolunteer’s Duties:
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 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
: q/ B! s, o; ?  u2 c2 v& y. E Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
2 Z; r" Q! n1 h. U5 c( D Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 @# _/ W1 q" s, z Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
; v# j/ h$ D6 o1 e! M( Y Assist in program planning
; b) I. o; Y% i1 U3 S1 }6 A. [ Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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# A4 G0 ^5 O& [ On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
% l2 W% N( h8 }3 z! v# y5 k 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
* h2 ^+ E4 \% q/ i. ]' V- @ Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
' d+ q  @! @5 n( P" k% ? A team player
/ v0 i1 X- [9 {1 S. R Able to work independently with minimum supervision
3 N0 m, ?1 J% ]  N9 W- z% J Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
' g" I7 `, I( K+ h8 G5 x! h Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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; L% R" ^/ @( ^0 _. w& EBenefits to Volunteer:
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' R; U- J0 L0 M/ h! n( x Gain work experience
, P6 W, A5 B' X/ N3 l9 ` Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
5 U+ I/ o4 x0 }1 h Make good friends
% ]6 m3 S3 \' n: D/ w) l6 O' Z 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
2 f  G  C" p6 Q; U! s4 K+ u" Q2 H Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

; p: G  r" |6 T+ H0 oIf 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