青少年义工机会

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T.A.N.G. Youth Program is an educational and activity-based program aiming to equip
: p/ g6 `; g# x' E$ Z5 `4 sAsian 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,
) o1 m  q* X. G  u( c5 ?and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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" L  k! L! Y1 D- ~What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
% ]) z7 `5 h4 f- `1 _3 d2 J Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
, t' b" A9 O5 M Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
# A6 R& T, w6 @9 e Identify personal leadership strengths …
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4 ~1 B8 @+ m% C) x/ J2 s. qProgram Schedule:
7 y! ^" A0 V% _$ \# b1 T& nRegular 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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

" {! ~3 S+ _+ k- L$ c8 @$ OWho can participate?
! e. g0 q' V! x+ x5 Q+ {- E8 {Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

% O# L( ~/ B6 L# b. H7 {: JWhat 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.


; h% j0 W% C7 y( a" ~6 i8 f/ }1 u) B; X5 {/ jVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
% ^& }( f0 u7 `2 x! t7 i7 s( z; c* x 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
% }. K- G! @. N9 B6 p Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
: B( R8 `. @+ k+ v3 j, w- i# q Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
' X6 P! j9 [$ a; W2 W Be a role model
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4 }& z0 R3 k, j3 h% TVolunteer Commitment:
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2 Y( O! D( Q/ |/ }# S On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
6 V/ p! _8 J4 f% f) ] One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

+ l3 f8 w" K# M6 w: BAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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& c7 S: n0 B% R; D Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
* ^0 R. d  D7 W, b* H3 a4 ~( e1 e 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
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6 U% h1 \. z4 h* _" S" y6 @Benefits to Volunteer:
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5 Y6 R2 c& [% p7 @ Gain work experience
9 k" e. W* R2 X/ p Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
: f3 r8 D: M6 }1 @/ q  H; z 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
& t( \3 N6 l; s, u6 @ Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
/ z9 ^4 |$ e! @! J$ `4 X Make a difference in someone’s life

6 m0 j- @+ a8 L) nIf 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