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
* l8 |- d& f) `; F/ ]( ^' F8 ropportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal 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.
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  P) a6 w1 g  dThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
* v' {6 X& F9 ~1 m Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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: `9 B' P" Z' h" N. T* uProgram Schedule:
" l; j$ W# i% A5 KRegular 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
5 h7 G* S( s! A  L                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who 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?
) @( Q7 L* i6 |/ ~# bIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


Volunteer’s Duties:

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 Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
( }5 l+ |* t* L0 Q8 t( d# F, ~ Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
/ \1 s5 f; H  ~, G Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
5 @3 g, ~5 i+ g: w& {3 \ Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 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)
 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:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
1 B. m* }; ^: O+ B! W1 q1 Q 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
7 b* L' |% k$ k2 _+ ~  q Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
4 w) F7 ^4 L9 ?: s1 n9 [ Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
, w5 Z: C$ c9 A! ~& N8 M8 e' p Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
! f9 `2 A6 w5 e: ^7 ~6 ] Make good friends
/ D0 ]; Y& k0 c, W Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
. `3 ^4 X4 f! w. Y& v4 v# N' u Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
( l( A; X- C0 R# L% z$ K# @ Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
) [( o0 u2 n6 K, T 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