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
9 v* n" A* ]* D& Q/ @" V0 I# MAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
/ C+ A3 V7 p: w3 J5 l. z: l, Minterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
& c3 q2 K& v7 r* qand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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( Y. ~. O1 ?$ H( cWhat will take place in the sessions?
8 C& G3 d# j) X7 S8 I3 h* xEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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0 ?; R- x4 L2 l) d% q# ^; o% @These activities will enable youth to:
9 n% [/ k# t8 v9 R) J 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 …


. d& Q7 D, v3 C: N) g$ j0 QProgram Schedule:
; D% L& I. l5 {7 e! x# n2 d( `. Y! ~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
; Y) m1 L0 t  i                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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; o* P: s! T: J, gWho 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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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.


Volunteer’s Duties:
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 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
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
* }: x% ^+ i8 Y6 O. p# r$ C Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
/ A. |& _/ J& B1 g9 P1 k; o- C Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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" z8 E" S+ f+ d. a1 ~. ] 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
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* `9 `/ ]+ Y9 \9 qAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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1 n& R5 x$ w( z. L7 y) k4 _ Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
2 }7 I2 B( B8 W9 [) f2 Z" |2 } Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
: }% p) ]4 T. f) F Able to work independently with minimum supervision
, B6 J* O" ~2 C8 |6 P  n& s Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

7 G, [  Y* U# i) s0 uBenefits to Volunteer:
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% u) {: j6 B( _5 e$ j1 | Gain work experience
( n9 @) O- l7 `, \# b Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
- \1 B' e4 S5 h3 b5 O9 i Make good friends
7 T. X8 \9 z2 C0 B. J7 [* b Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
# b4 e. A5 C0 f Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
" T0 e; [  G! k( ` Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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$ F" G6 Z6 v4 v# J, sIf 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