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
- g2 ~% B) L5 W# {* L. K. nAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
& O6 H* {) `% d8 \' ~: ointerpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
2 N) w  k1 O! k, K  h0 A2 z, Dand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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. _+ `4 A5 L! G; Z( NWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

3 ^1 [1 c1 E6 F/ B" E# \These activities will enable youth to:
- e$ Y( e1 d$ G# F0 o+ N Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
" T, D% j  {/ |+ i$ z% n2 w- N* r Learn how to access community services and programs
7 r2 l; |, \0 Z) ^% K Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
) O4 H6 l/ b3 O Identify personal leadership strengths …


0 o: U. L7 A3 B( z2 ]& k( P, eProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
0 f! j' L7 j& ~* Q' LSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
4 z6 ?% O0 d/ V7 o( C, N                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

8 ?) c9 O/ O* u* Z" ^Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
9 o/ w1 [0 G5 d1 t- o# T/ J9 N/ e5 QIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’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
) D5 I% ^/ S" z4 i: Q& i9 _( l Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
) Z9 g( o$ v, ?( N, q+ e Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
; B- ~8 _' F" r4 ~. u$ g; q Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
2 @. K( N9 M3 A/ ^" ]( b3 o Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
& h) y/ U, q+ m/ I One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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1 c2 O9 g, ]5 k0 s& eAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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: H, b) G2 C1 E7 |" }1 h1 A 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
) j/ |& |, q+ i* B& ?3 ^$ ^ A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
# B) M8 y$ g$ t  L Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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; @( W9 v. i4 y( u" M9 ]2 { Gain work experience
& {, P: C' I+ c 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
 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
! v( B+ g  _7 M Make a difference in someone’s life

5 S( C1 M& H  Q2 z& WIf 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