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
* }  N, D- z9 g+ R5 @3 W. qopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
  ]0 }# J( ], g6 {$ }1 J. Q# |2 Ginterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
, G- \2 |$ h/ k. I% F* A/ M9 D3 Wand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


What will take place in the sessions?
# |* _- p. s8 e; \$ |Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
9 G. p0 A% s9 Q0 a# k" n" l Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
6 W4 T. b& \& ^, M/ y2 ]& T8 F Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
% P4 P4 I% [4 z: L1 r7 A, y3 {- B& F Identify personal leadership strengths …
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6 I  q) o$ V/ M% Z1 U4 iProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
8 o% ]# V7 l; DSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
# B! ]! N7 G' c+ }: ]( ]# ~                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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9 q+ A6 u+ X9 ^6 u0 NWho can participate?
# s: B6 U. s- J- u  zAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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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.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

. K& ~5 |# b. [+ P0 s Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
. g: ]* X* Z& G6 S7 c 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
! {: O" c) a8 b/ a5 Y# R1 M Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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, {5 d& }4 V% E2 G5 d' ]- g  SVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
: [: \! D; C7 P# @7 E- n 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:

% b" y" E& b% M% @# g Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
& I1 u* K+ \  s' r% n6 N2 r Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
. b$ y+ w2 T4 X; }. ? A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
& P6 }  M8 [" ?0 S9 f- H# B7 A Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

; H; v, m+ Q9 _Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
! k+ m" }6 _0 }9 r8 f7 p- O Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
6 C  ?7 c1 F9 I" Y' J) r) R- u Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
) O+ ^8 E+ Y* o- a3 u/ c6 ]+ ~ Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
* U3 F2 r3 f5 j& _7 W Opportunity for team work
, v1 g8 t" C. N+ o* C1 t' T Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

7 H6 `2 K* ?* `( Y/ ?7 O6 y& k1 ZIf 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