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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0 A* Q1 L: z; H' e" P1 q; }opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
5 ?& J+ k+ k3 }2 l! x. e( band  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


4 ?7 p8 n3 G0 R% V: x! B0 Y9 DWhat will take place in the sessions?
0 ~2 @3 A& A% P$ {; DEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
- ?; K: f3 o) ^ Learn how to access community services and programs
( V! q, z* ]: D Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
& s) D* b+ v. VSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
# t" A$ u7 Y; F3 Q& H                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

2 m% x/ n, g+ Y! \* P5 h! z7 W1 eWho can participate?
6 z, G0 c. ~$ o/ CAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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) t3 n* X4 A) d! f: F; NWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
: f6 _( G0 V) j: B" a& s4 E5 uIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:

1 _& N( |+ ]: H" | Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
8 W$ F4 ?/ i- ~2 _ Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
8 f4 @! F; v+ a/ E Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
! X8 J4 m" s/ P5 c Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
+ J4 M) o" }, j- p7 `  M% X. W& w0 I Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
5 Z3 v# q. Y( e1 { Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

* X. l2 i  J5 J8 y0 e On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
6 ^0 d5 t& N1 [% g0 u One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
& u9 ~7 D2 P1 o' `' f1 L Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
/ C5 u( J2 A0 |# t Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

# `$ V- Q! x3 H0 }9 z2 h Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
- _7 V/ q5 D# I Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
! {( ]8 ?# R: F Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
& u  e/ Y( K/ t! Y- g Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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* \: V) Q& i- [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