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
+ L  L- o8 b" Y0 VAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, 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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What will take place in the sessions?
) x  D- f; A; `+ dEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
. v& Z$ p. F  W4 ~4 @6 v0 VRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
( K+ y. e5 A0 i" [9 u* dSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
* X3 y1 O! {* F0 R: b                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

3 D4 `6 f4 O8 _4 r) g* s. IWho can participate?
( X' j& D4 r' P$ b5 d# |& J2 x& AAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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8 A' R0 b0 T! n! d+ D9 b3 mWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
& ?, D7 X7 z: b2 s6 z3 U" K( CIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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" V0 h; Q% ^' y" PVolunteer’s Duties:

* c/ i4 O4 f: D" G! j9 D6 E Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
' y: k# c. P8 W& [5 y% E3 Z Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
" O/ r9 S) S, N) p  ^ Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
, ]5 Y+ Z% `$ O, h/ {$ E0 A9 g" S Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
! K+ @9 C# V, V# v Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
; L+ ]7 Q" X7 L3 O# Y Assist in program planning
' Z1 q( m$ X3 g Be a role model

/ R& w) k9 j2 e/ EVolunteer Commitment:
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4 E. m7 N3 A' A( r" O On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
+ T  C( m/ i+ Q0 z/ m; N One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

$ q% Z0 x- I" m% R# R/ hAttitude/Skills Requirements:

! Y( c7 K8 m3 ~7 m" u 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
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Benefits to Volunteer:
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9 z1 G1 z/ y; B8 Q0 r Gain work experience
5 k1 J2 a+ |' O/ ]) @ Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
$ U' m" m8 }- j+ o) l2 m+ u Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 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