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
5 o; w3 V# E! |Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
2 _: ]9 v5 s& n, t! O: n8 }8 t  sinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


. V8 q& h# ^) \8 d# P0 r3 mWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

8 E# ]1 a0 V, o" p! XThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
# {7 |% B- O( D  F  g+ t 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.
$ I6 Q1 f: h9 PSummer 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

; t3 K* s- D0 j: X$ E5 U6 I7 DWho 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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6 \3 _& \1 X* [* {! Z. bWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
1 ]2 _# t2 ~& W7 _& ?7 iIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:
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4 b" z# f4 o; @ 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
# Z/ J. ^6 M5 t8 Q9 Y4 U) t Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
0 j+ N% T, X, J Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
2 j- Q+ w3 h) w; {+ n/ A# \  l Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

, @" t4 a- D6 C2 l$ \/ ? On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
; @% ~% T1 g* ^. ~3 i One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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" N; O: v4 p8 g8 p3 a 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
% {. \; a* x/ X" S0 k Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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& y$ u! N: m  p% ~! B# NBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
$ ~8 \& x& [/ e9 o/ D* f Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
0 O" |" o0 `9 X2 g2 {0 l! w, E Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
+ ^$ j2 a7 e0 \1 a9 [5 Z/ o6 m# N Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
' c1 r$ V; r- t! T3 j) a2 V9 i" v1 I9 f% o Opportunity for team work
3 l" X0 U. U& i6 J+ y9 Y* u1 x 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