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
. D' R! n: j; r  V% ]# ?  j6 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?
, a+ e3 q- ^$ {9 v4 kEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
4 m0 ]/ Q4 n" ]( g& g8 M7 z+ h Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
" g% |* o4 r9 C& h- C, b5 t& D, ]3 ] Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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! V* ~: j( @$ Y, S& dProgram Schedule:
- `% S, }! Z9 m: g3 gRegular 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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$ [: v. K9 t. zWho can participate?
- ~3 o" `3 T$ m0 YAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

' e3 n+ L: Y3 hWhat 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:

 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
% I' R% M, M; p Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
! U' E, f5 u- x. j Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
& Y$ J; G" T( _" ? Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
1 M  A3 X/ }  d) \5 ] Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
1 ^8 H/ `/ F* T. x* Y One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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$ F& B! q; {! g* g2 f6 aAttitude/Skills Requirements:

  a$ n9 S! @' ]  f1 ?/ [  D" k Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
6 s7 N1 _9 b# O! Q# C- `* a Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
( n0 l2 M" I6 L' c$ x A team player
5 x) m. P4 h- f  d 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:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
9 l% O4 N( }+ j( b% W4 W/ c Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
5 L# H& r6 ?; \6 i Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
$ b% T3 d! a5 h' o7 a9 M  z Opportunity for team work
. ~0 x( T% x/ E2 h0 \, X% l7 z Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

  o" ]7 R: H# S$ A' @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