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
8 U% C9 Y5 ^% u+ |0 a* f6 H- `5 KAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
2 m7 E5 }3 n1 Fand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


2 d/ c3 h" i3 SWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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: N6 J  |) {& k" s7 x5 kThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
3 M" X! S) W; G# d! }: J- ?5 r. V Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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& g2 d) p+ Q5 q) [9 [' w1 O' I9 Y8 oProgram Schedule:
* ?  c6 ^6 I1 t. p8 i, A! JRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
! H) K0 R' h1 jSummer 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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; N+ M2 ]) Q% c- [# a2 N; qWho can participate?
. [! K2 z9 \0 O" b% T3 @' l2 F& R' [Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

! D  A5 }8 c7 ]4 w  CWhat 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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7 e1 k7 B( ?; @; |- w$ I% q1 [, aVolunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
+ P$ u+ A0 r* y' d+ w1 f! l 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
. T/ f) B  d' m8 L: A7 P; K% J Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
; W( t7 U9 D. A% { Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
1 v+ h/ A, v! s3 c  Z0 ~; T Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
8 s4 G6 F1 u* Z# k1 [2 A  a Be a role model
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9 v) R1 j7 y0 j8 {0 g! xVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
4 [& B5 o  [3 Q! K6 Y9 }9 o4 v1 b- e One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

7 k4 d0 w0 J3 o4 u( w( P! P Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
( F. b7 H. \. p, r5 u6 b; e Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
/ ~/ f# |* w. m7 V& W( X/ G A team player
2 m0 g2 ~& L  k& y Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
' c6 _6 |% L2 u Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
+ s0 h, H; g' o2 ^$ s: k& s7 p Make good friends
1 U5 V5 Q1 [  U# U4 }  I. w Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
- A. F) ~! R. K( L/ w Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
! X  [$ e1 L1 r 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