青少年义工机会

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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
5 b5 Q' C! l% a3 F! y- X, _, oopportunities, 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.
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: _3 I3 r+ N4 t# D7 BWhat will take place in the sessions?
: X4 t( U) ?- f# fEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
- R8 B% p. Y+ T* \" N Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
  i% Y/ w0 V$ K7 T2 q% G! E Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
+ M% g- V6 ~0 U/ g4 Q1 a Identify personal leadership strengths …

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Program Schedule:
' B: J2 r2 D( [Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
Summer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
* R6 m* t% R5 q0 X. M) t                              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.
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. Y: x2 s. C: R6 J- G$ TWhat 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.


: W4 c$ M6 j  V5 f8 Y6 e3 z% ^+ YVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
4 c: k/ F$ |7 L: `/ F9 v Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
  H( j& D- B' t" i Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
3 z8 [) R! F( i Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
8 I5 j) D# m/ ], U Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
. R' Z& p( }- L4 _4 ~( g4 c. ] Assist in program planning
( U1 Y4 S2 s6 l Be a role model

& L* @9 H0 H+ ~' e* tVolunteer Commitment:
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' p: q' j5 y; c% {, Y 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

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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4 k, _% U( [3 y' m5 P( 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
' Y( N! }) V5 |6 F* r3 q A team player
( p% F2 W2 w5 u' C8 L: I. h% U4 x Able to work independently with minimum supervision
5 }; f; D4 a; q9 Y/ u* i Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
" t/ F  ]5 ]# z Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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# m: |- x5 ]7 R  t' bBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
* q6 m; l+ N+ w2 P  m6 ~- C  u% x Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
0 y; S* M% \) j5 @% f* z Make good friends
! t8 E. b& h7 v# s' x2 b 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
; a/ y7 Q4 C* @7 C! x- @1 T Opportunity for team work
  v; l- P1 B! t) W$ t Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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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