青少年义工机会

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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
1 g3 B+ j% [* F5 E8 a) @" bopportunities, 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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# a& S2 [, C/ [* v+ j2 iWhat will take place in the sessions?
' z* }# c; B+ i! B: `- b3 Y7 SEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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3 E8 {, Q$ u+ Z8 P( d: g, gThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
1 E/ P( y( M4 A/ S9 u Learn how to access community services and programs
2 N) \/ c1 [( E; J! ~ Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 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.
  [& P4 M" A/ [% @! MSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
6 C, A1 _- w: e- l( f5 n" Z2 }$ p0 ]: L                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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: w5 }! T; `* `! m6 J/ t8 G6 e6 b8 eWho can participate?
  ^# R" ~4 X2 [4 l4 Z2 P8 bAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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) T, h8 G5 u. D7 w3 T& L; _" uWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
+ y4 E2 h  ^$ g# `1 W) P0 W! Z6 z  q0 CIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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& l1 X1 o3 i# F- y+ A& bVolunteer’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
! o1 o0 d* g$ I- \( N Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

2 R6 }; v8 T% d$ K4 lVolunteer Commitment:

/ w; b/ {1 R3 }' z2 ~ On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
( O0 V8 [% \4 Z# Y One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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' p; y/ g, M$ v8 xAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
+ i, x" _; X- C, O9 ~. O  r 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
7 t) s5 C' V( H9 Q Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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4 f" z1 Z! i! A- Z6 c/ f9 P# Y  gBenefits to Volunteer:

  T  Q. F+ q+ E; e! \2 @ Gain work experience
 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
 Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
3 F# Z9 u& N* P8 P% v Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
( L7 ]  i+ s8 p 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