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
5 G' F: U+ R. R' A" O, `Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
7 O! I! S5 o4 U. q7 m/ Popportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
0 [7 Y, j3 ?* t0 E" @- linterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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, j- k- |# c: G- |, i, T' MWhat 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:
! G6 H# ^& v& u3 m) o( b Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
% F2 f  l) u3 \3 o  o/ P. x* ?" e: X Learn how to access community services and programs
! k& Z4 r7 h9 x7 H' v Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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2 H7 m# v* R/ O/ r$ D& \8 T5 K, {Program Schedule:
: n2 c, s- `: S) j+ iRegular 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

; ^- @5 {3 A# aWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

, W8 Y6 ~1 T5 M* ^; |What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
* T* B( b0 s; E2 e3 I. eIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

 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
/ t/ c9 |0 q! h- \3 n4 z) ?/ e5 X Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
9 [$ |0 d7 r- b: @; |+ w Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
* ~) Q, ]  R3 R) I' D Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
& c9 W; Z8 G; f3 I4 c Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
) z9 n4 {5 O( b' E3 c One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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8 I3 \& h( s4 v/ y6 d4 I. _Attitude/Skills Requirements:

/ d8 V1 R/ G; h Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
5 T+ H: e4 w- B& @6 S+ \ 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
; i! [8 P* A8 v, ?6 A9 f Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
: G( }$ P$ ^  r( x1 Y' h Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
5 v; W5 m$ v) @8 L% {+ H Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 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
6 w- s8 z8 Y" U# n$ d* Y 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