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
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opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
7 l% B# M" e  Z3 }' f  sinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
5 H- \' M. ?( Y$ |! rand  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?
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These activities will enable youth to:
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8 K5 V4 i0 \0 e2 G. p Learn how to access community services and programs
' H5 q2 D. i& Q* C8 @7 L+ L Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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5 ~* d4 M% b  L( W  o) yProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
5 B/ h" |3 d4 }/ D! J" v" k% U" NSummer 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
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$ W; A5 Y7 R8 g/ aWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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What 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.

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" S" x" r3 y! C1 U3 b3 ?: G& g9 eVolunteer’s Duties:
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! p2 i6 i# z8 G6 d; I0 r 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
1 {  S" O3 R4 [7 w  r5 T/ b  b8 O: |- A5 l Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
/ r0 `% j+ t4 v+ U/ p( B# j9 B: l Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 X& X7 E! x  d8 q1 A1 G$ {! L Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

7 v; o6 _4 _& j1 e2 \. \3 {8 r/ Y  MVolunteer Commitment:
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 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

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

8 r( ^% ~# o6 p1 V2 g7 D Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
* [( _; c/ ^  X" w# U Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
7 I7 `1 o/ O& w6 ?; G. m! a Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
5 t6 B  B0 t& o* \2 d$ d Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
9 h2 @8 P4 B, H5 d, M+ F Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
# o9 x# @8 e6 V) H 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
6 Z: y  K+ r# o/ Y4 U Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
2 p/ r7 u! r) [! I% }. O Make a difference in someone’s life

* J7 @) A6 s. QIf 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