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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
/ `" D# X% D* v  }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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% L$ u2 v- N1 ^0 v- uWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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: G# ]3 v2 X! \; v' e+ ?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
3 M+ V. M* D7 X1 O7 ` Identify personal leadership strengths …

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0 S6 j% A  t6 a3 V. e1 C+ {3 u3 K! EProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
+ X/ i. _' P/ zSummer 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

Who can participate?
* y' x9 w+ ]1 B  ]8 SAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
  ^5 E3 |1 E! v5 n$ x8 |5 hIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


& C* e3 e4 R5 k2 C: HVolunteer’s Duties:
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/ B* i5 U# T( Y Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
! c8 x* i1 x/ m) z3 X. w8 v7 V Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
3 t" n. p8 N( ~1 l Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
% n; @4 Q. c$ Z, h* j0 E& m: F# L Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

 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

' u: m2 `  f9 F% d% PAttitude/Skills Requirements:

! y, i% a) d0 |9 z) A9 p. Q; D+ l 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
4 b% j1 I3 Z# ?8 X7 Q A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
4 X% Y/ z/ Y4 D& m5 S" n Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
7 l  K1 Y; S" {8 A. V7 [ Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
( X& {+ }: G3 l2 t: g0 } Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
) S7 q$ y: S; c7 h5 p; | Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
- n, s7 @  t7 x( c& K, v Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
8 `2 a* n1 d6 {/ s0 S4 b4 t' i 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