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
, _, A9 B% I2 WAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
, A7 t  n. N  T$ i: mopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
1 H8 s' S' a( W7 G9 w6 `interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
# g8 f" b# ?" land  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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7 k' u/ H2 [$ H" q( P! yWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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1 _4 N% X6 l$ W& rThese activities will enable youth to:
7 R$ a  R3 S( H7 X Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
/ B3 U1 |4 c0 H# H) y+ p# Y; u Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
/ Z# N& w2 M& s. s- s Identify personal leadership strengths …


# \1 W3 M: p) K9 R5 @5 t  j* YProgram Schedule:
* l1 o; R/ u: K% F5 m! A( NRegular 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
0 K9 E' F7 B& a$ G" s/ Q- u8 |& k                              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.

# m) a# `3 D3 d/ v  MWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
' T# l6 k8 Y2 a4 M- t* a4 {It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:
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( {( v1 T. }& B; U* U- g Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
  r" m5 N2 d8 Q- v% n3 p7 ] Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
1 w2 t3 ]5 z  W Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
5 b3 g( m: H! d( ]) y. R+ ^, m Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
0 w. u. Z; r3 `4 z6 i! j: v$ [ Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
# {% X' E3 P2 N9 O, G Assist in program planning
3 W$ Y2 m, d/ l( h4 h6 V3 c Be a role model
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6 q7 A" E! s8 v+ m- Z! Z& tVolunteer Commitment:

% g4 ]$ p+ ^- L! d2 o6 Z 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

' A9 U. g6 ?# fAttitude/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
 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

& ?. Q( Y, y0 [! a- Z8 F6 A9 ~7 mBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
+ m7 C4 K% t% R4 E5 e9 b Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
/ j3 b. a2 V, F 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
  x& y" h$ @+ O4 D+ e1 j% h Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

) {; G# U3 g5 n; @# F& GIf 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