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
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! t1 I4 e  K2 o2 ?% Xopportunities, 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?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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6 L/ N7 A, K! c: ^1 KThese activities will enable youth to:
- Z* y- @2 u- \4 y* E* z Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
9 E1 f. O" b$ U; v8 p) A# b- c' v Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
2 a. D! p# p$ S/ p. G; ?8 B& B( H) PRegular 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
/ ]* o0 W% ^0 l  T                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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9 U$ j3 }& f, ZWho 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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, n4 t2 L9 m/ B7 ]( A" VWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
! l! W- y) Z* xIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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; U! G  ]8 _9 U+ O- @4 dVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
8 A; v3 O) s1 r/ Z& { Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
& U) `! o; k8 c1 s8 M* z Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
8 J) u5 J# L5 k# J9 Q* }6 f3 Y Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
! v3 t' |3 L8 p5 n Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
/ `7 V" d3 e$ e  v' G! r3 I One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

! J3 g( g0 T+ `* xAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
 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
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
: m0 j0 p0 z4 k% f Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
6 x2 q( @3 U4 P$ q% x Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
% c* y( e) l/ e( L 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
7 D: X( X9 `: m0 t" C Opportunity for team work
 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