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
+ S  R4 P/ h0 q3 X" DAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
# S, L4 [4 ]1 R' L- H& Sinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

/ c/ [% k$ b- H2 F: h7 k- f8 \. WThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
% S5 Y$ ]: M6 I! o( [8 J) _8 ?+ k Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
! z* g4 p9 G$ ?( f+ A4 U" ] Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
/ d4 \* j$ p- `; L' e% |; o/ MRegular 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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

+ q) [% b! r6 \( `8 DWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
$ S+ V% t5 e  ?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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  k7 ^  U5 ~7 Q  c2 V& {/ S 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
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
9 S, z- z4 [$ I. f+ e Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
0 ]8 v# [. D6 e# Z Assist in program planning
+ Y; ?3 W# l9 X  y! `: x Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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* E* {1 G1 G3 J; n2 A2 C6 X 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

* w/ b- t/ B  o" @- A1 s6 G( W' ~3 FAttitude/Skills Requirements:

7 C/ r! K: W1 O! g$ y$ a, b- } 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
' z5 g7 V) N' {1 w8 @ A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
$ G1 ^1 l- u' ]) G% R- c Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
: x* M0 |5 E) H Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
$ p; {( `4 q1 I% z. E( T: }# E, ~2 K Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
, G, t: t+ d$ `5 M4 m  }1 x Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
% a! R& L" x3 W  U Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
2 G/ b3 ~* c0 k# B. U* j4 |, z5 w$ q Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
' B* N* @8 S7 I) O4 K7 Q2 n9 y Make a difference in someone’s life

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