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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
0 K3 v; R: X) Zinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
  [+ x# d8 x, _4 d1 Pand  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.

( z. n- w  ?* T# N- }: nThese activities will enable youth to:
7 W) v$ I' B1 J% T3 ~$ `, |' e Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 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:
' A) K. T# n/ y; p$ _$ }# ]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
9 ^' f0 M3 i0 N/ U                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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2 z/ U9 w: y. d+ k, g/ OWho can participate?
8 x* E9 ?3 C* o. K2 j, I" RAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

+ m2 Z2 A7 i4 F% wWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
+ I6 V: w5 H2 c& G+ @% sIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:
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" h6 u9 Q  ]; g8 e2 e Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
, x" `4 J8 q2 |; A4 g$ j; m0 t! R Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
1 `  J5 a! H, e0 ~1 m1 ~% @  { Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
/ c3 Y' l1 H1 f) D Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
' R/ B, D5 e% K+ L7 | Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
! ^4 j; K5 h1 J' r Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
% x8 P4 A7 y: L& q' G0 P2 ` Assist in program planning
9 [5 T+ _$ {" Y" A5 g: n+ u Be a role model
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& E  h$ s# X+ K: ]0 c  m& [( zVolunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
) A0 j. w2 L& W! d( ], P One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

& e4 v1 \5 T6 e# V+ i& _# s4 l; OAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
4 a- P1 s8 _$ M Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
  Y4 Z- q9 R4 ~8 H4 \. { Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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$ p8 m& D4 y/ I- [4 g5 wBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
. }5 @/ h1 c6 n: v, o Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
# [* F( e# m% R/ w2 P5 M 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 i: ?) |% C, T0 g  B0 g) b Opportunity for team work
/ H( |8 m# ~: U4 O( g* L9 a- H0 j Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
" a" z$ f1 g2 m: e4 K( t- Q Make a difference in someone’s life

; q1 Y# R* s  X3 s, S! W) FIf 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