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
5 o( c* [; i. s0 s2 j3 C, vopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
5 H& m4 x$ V- z! A: y  ?1 W$ g6 a: Winterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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* W. O2 P! Z0 j2 IWhat will take place in the sessions?
) d+ B; }4 J2 M" B" SEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

0 z9 ~4 z3 l$ |+ d& L1 FThese activities will enable youth to:
 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 …


# c- P, y- M! g$ N8 }# g7 ^" ZProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
* N, i. r0 |7 C& u3 t; X4 zSummer 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

+ ]* s8 N3 i- W/ ]2 \# hWho can participate?
1 ~9 K% c. d( u/ Y( R3 AAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
% c0 v( o* C/ Y( X6 gIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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( ^0 a# O, T9 A- t: @Volunteer’s Duties:

- d* m% O* s" m* Z 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
3 n! p. N& v, W* j Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 C- z  V3 ?) E% w- X+ A' P Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 g/ Q& {" J, Q' J2 f/ [4 }, Q3 J Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
+ i5 B4 l0 `& G4 Z8 h- J Be a role model
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, M1 _0 Z4 ?/ F9 I0 a- rVolunteer Commitment:
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& P) I6 h6 p# a+ R) \( j" A! N On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
2 Y+ p: w. ?5 j9 {9 r- j One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

( N5 N# g; b1 n: ?Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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7 \6 c/ M1 y2 Z5 M7 i1 L& p 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
% ~  E8 E" Y( @1 }% V A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
. y7 `5 o2 h9 G, X3 _$ y' p Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
6 c# |1 N) q; m5 \+ {: q4 f Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
7 Z- M9 b% o- x! W" d Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
3 @/ D8 I$ u* m( L) H! x 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 S7 D: D7 }9 U7 G# ` Opportunity for team work
+ \/ s" D/ r& {9 R* b& F# e- f+ r Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
+ `. a! y5 K8 B$ S1 J7 q7 c$ B Make a difference in someone’s life

1 J3 L& E" N( {% ?  t6 GIf 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