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
3 Y. B+ T7 Q& k' L& _2 g2 q: LAsian 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,
4 _  X& J& H/ G1 Pand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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- O  G: e: [2 J5 X% v& oWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

) V! v: h' m/ W5 fThese activities will enable youth to:
* B, ~% j% s" }2 Q' D" R, G# W  E Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
& g- Y9 ?: i* i2 w4 r/ G% a Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
# Z: h# \1 g" Q8 w8 J- L) r Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular 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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- x7 D% z1 @& ]; ]! O5 R9 C" aWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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8 m* S2 S4 y3 D: q3 Z  Q' _0 `6 X# xWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
8 {7 Z  K* ]) n5 nIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:
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# {4 p7 a* l" E" e! ^ Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
; \, j' m0 i& \# U  q! Q9 f1 _) S 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
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
2 o$ b. D8 c! [* A- [& L4 J Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
: F) ?% D+ K4 S2 D# D; c3 { Be a role model
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  J, c( H9 g. W, n' ~Volunteer Commitment:

7 `" n! L+ q! S$ i) X) i6 r- d On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
4 c7 Y4 n: a4 u# c" R( r5 a1 h" d One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

# s5 T5 M+ v1 f* ]' n" J& p, [Attitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
: f, t+ D! e3 a- E% h: Y2 S, b Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
/ [& j' Q. z4 I. @+ K( E A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
9 {3 c& W7 m' ^) a8 t Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

* w. O+ ]; U0 W8 v( A' a% f$ RBenefits to Volunteer:
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$ e8 ]5 ]" r; Z Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
# w: p% V# _( W8 e# m+ N0 W$ y: g2 f 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
% E( y" R% ?; @% _: j Opportunity for team work
4 |; _; g5 K6 G 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