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
+ W; J  G& ~# t6 Y) H3 C, Mopportunities, 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.
6 i' P; q3 J3 x$ w: }! R5 V
- n5 s4 O& E) U0 H) o# J
; b9 c! \4 W( x8 R; Y) p2 I6 QWhat will take place in the sessions?
2 I3 V, c) k* a# O0 g) _% qEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
# \, _" J; ?, t2 g" {
! O- l2 e, l* I4 EThese 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 …


  N* w! n/ k2 d/ lProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
# G: w/ ?' G* i; {Summer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
4 _0 R" X) e/ F5 c                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
% K- \  P4 e* T; s" H
What 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.
; N2 g$ r8 Q* S; Z+ M

  ^- O% G5 s; y/ F* q) i7 e, P& XVolunteer’s Duties:

$ T7 L; R: i4 t$ V& c Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
8 ~8 v7 V4 N" t0 L9 Z/ H- m( U/ v Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
! |2 d( U" A; l# i3 W Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 v) ^9 C  F  l% r Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
$ g% ]' s& _) C* O2 J Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
) P8 X: b! F4 X! o( J' j Be a role model
+ k$ g+ r% `# n( [: l0 e$ C5 p
" L) j2 g5 K8 O4 p2 oVolunteer Commitment:
* {0 A6 S- Q6 L
4 d- L  j3 U, M7 f6 G On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
4 X1 h! r3 N' l1 F One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
5 R- @+ h6 m, C
Attitude/Skills Requirements:
' I7 [5 H6 c# |
, _5 n. z9 l, ]" [: h; P 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
 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

Benefits to Volunteer:
, A  n- N, p  J9 r
" M, _/ z* l& c$ c) T8 y 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
 Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
5 t1 I( \/ s" B' w% H* Q: d Opportunity for team work
9 H7 ?6 E; |/ D) ] Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

" v. g& `0 m5 M$ ]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