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
Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
: e; J  c; e7 p3 n4 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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What will take place in the sessions?
! m( C  V. T) _8 _4 [; CEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
* T1 r9 R# i* y4 V/ ]- r$ ?7 L Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
" m" q1 }% I2 a: ~4 D5 U Identify personal leadership strengths …


( L. {& ~; n, JProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
4 Q' X' P( y1 @5 C1 T1 _; TSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
, T! V% g4 u; q& r: n6 I  z                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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! P. s3 \+ X( p/ ]. \Who can participate?
' y, I: I5 O6 N$ m' V$ g9 }7 gAsian 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?
9 w: _2 m* ]! t# s7 ZIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


* |5 ^7 J* c% r+ p1 B! rVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
9 X. |2 g8 D$ l* Q9 C 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
' H- ^, B2 y# i1 w. [ Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
! C9 _8 u- n  W/ S5 |. r, d Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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3 Z, Z2 h% x! Y' S 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:

, J# t/ s# K8 O4 z7 m  S Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
7 x1 q7 h; A7 ~5 k! M8 I Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
/ ]( C( `2 c% d5 b7 S! x Able to work independently with minimum supervision
+ a7 Q; y  f$ J5 L$ t: ] Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
# c. F( F, d# e4 @( H Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
" A2 z. @7 ^% Z& N% d* `% q" i  S Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
+ p5 I2 b( ?" S# z( V Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
* @5 q+ ^: h$ v+ q: Q Opportunity for team work
! _% y# r8 m- l! Z' C" I: K Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 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