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
& d$ c8 }4 a1 I. [6 E8 w4 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.


! x7 J$ [$ Y5 A. v# S5 R6 YWhat will take place in the sessions?
: H/ }6 q2 t  z8 N1 F% LEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

8 B8 @2 U% p6 f+ G: M+ y& I/ j2 NThese activities will enable youth to:
4 i) h- k" p% ~5 J  U6 H3 b Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
& \7 z7 ~9 U! ?0 _8 I$ H' M Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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! {" t# T, x# p4 hProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
( C! Z: ]+ t7 p) c2 C2 mSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
) g  `3 q- X( x                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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' h/ T3 n/ W/ f* B" x* VWho can participate?
/ V3 O8 C' n! E9 ^+ v$ T9 zAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
! I5 \* b! Z8 |9 |4 qIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

$ |# }" q2 g0 N4 r Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
5 y9 Y4 T1 i* b9 W# N- o( T4 t2 q- E Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
$ Q. K: }5 o' T0 }, T Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
5 R0 Q* G3 l' j; ]7 I( l Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
4 D, ~$ c* ]- Y/ h Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
7 K- g3 `' O* o7 N7 q Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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. @! |8 p5 n: \+ f On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
 One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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5 v" m, y3 V; r3 |' M) j8 |/ I2 D" LAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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" ~+ S# f! M) x" Y3 o' P6 T Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
( k( x" o/ |$ p) n4 n Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
) g3 G  [5 \) e! i% N2 T3 @- X0 w A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

4 ]/ ?% v6 O; v: p$ r1 L  XBenefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
6 `1 o( ]7 i- w: J+ V Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
& W4 T6 A$ F( ]3 G0 c 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
 Opportunity for team work
 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