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
( J) _- Y; o# Gopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
7 I% P0 v8 o3 o/ \: uinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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/ P7 d! a/ s2 Q/ b; C4 V: UWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

0 k2 j7 w" U( |  F7 S" ^* Y  eThese activities will enable youth to:
  U9 s4 \$ Y  M1 E6 N$ {/ m( g9 p3 a Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
9 g  L! @! ]. R, @ Learn how to access community services and programs
* n1 [# M# p1 l 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.
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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Who can participate?
! X" X- [% h: D7 i! I* U2 F% ^$ TAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

3 N3 r" J0 S8 N4 s; ~6 KWhat 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:
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& o+ Q4 H: j0 s& x% }1 F 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
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
$ p4 t, \7 C3 s( R& ? Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
, R8 e6 r$ J4 ^& N Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
# ~' I' o' u, h* H# y8 R; N3 e7 X Assist in program planning
' R# O: q! p" U) [2 u9 ~2 l Be a role model

: j% k$ {& E+ [7 l, LVolunteer Commitment:
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& T6 E2 M: h$ i! Z0 E On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
3 u% J2 t/ b' P6 D% h+ ` One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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! a8 y5 L3 i9 U0 X4 S3 C- hAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
6 t9 X" c5 {, O; ]: X Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
  o! O* v% o, W/ W' \ A team player
. L' G8 n) S" v% R. ~+ E Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
& u% F# q9 ^) ^4 b7 s! l Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

) Q6 {. H) V* I Gain work experience
. k- z/ y6 S. V! T2 R Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
9 w7 H. V$ {# D+ \8 v$ N Make good friends
; h. N, K% \# H# H 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
 Opportunity for team work
, n) U5 w, c& }! H Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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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