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
! P' M3 }& n3 E# C5 Y7 D: ?" XAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
5 g' P6 f! z5 f6 ^! iinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  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.

These activities will enable youth to:
4 @8 f& h4 ]6 {8 }- o9 t Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
& ^4 f, Y/ m% Y9 O$ y  Q& } Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
' i1 [! S3 t' B; L/ Z* @3 T/ G" ` 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.
$ l2 p' k9 m3 K- M8 @8 y8 d) zSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
4 C* \& x3 V7 f3 W1 J, M! r5 J- }$ S+ M                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
% y; n+ d- ]- V2 dAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

# g4 t% h3 B! I7 Y: z0 yWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
& L4 D9 j  s. C+ Q6 NIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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Volunteer’s Duties:
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 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
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
. s. j2 Q* k( Z7 W& k7 J) } Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
/ }- U1 F1 J. N/ @  v Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
4 b  |. ~) C" d: ^4 x5 y/ e Assist in program planning
. x9 C. \4 \2 G# n+ v4 _ Be a role model
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9 r, v. o5 J9 K; iVolunteer Commitment:

1 }5 Z5 P! }" h" _+ b: @ 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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Attitude/Skills Requirements:

  T5 f% c$ i6 R( Q# m5 G 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
( I. Y; @" R  _8 t$ i Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
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, E4 F8 ?+ G: d- `. C( xBenefits to Volunteer:

1 x7 e3 H4 \. u; G! S Gain work experience
: ~! d- \! a. d, _2 @ Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
6 m* a" ]) t6 l( b3 R; y1 Y Make good friends
) d# r5 D7 M" ? Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
- @7 d; w: V" H! U% t  Z Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
+ u3 p) q3 u' s0 ^, M Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
8 e* F# z- U; s: C9 Q Make a difference in someone’s life

0 ~( o2 I% E1 I/ \; M4 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