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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
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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.

+ [1 F, Y0 i- F- b2 g, @) n8 Z1 ZThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
; f7 E  H) W- K; p: [" I Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
* S  A* T7 j$ ~& O) r Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular 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
8 |4 n- ^/ i( r" Y  J                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
3 k0 g) r& O8 I4 o6 M) tAsian 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?
* r8 W: F9 }" F5 S0 r7 U& pIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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! u: G1 e$ e% u0 iVolunteer’s Duties:

' x, Q3 `, M: `5 }  z Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
8 t1 U) s, |. x 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
9 P1 i7 h$ r, } Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
( q, X! V/ `0 y) P7 g; o- B Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
  x4 y7 r' N0 [# i/ o6 L" ? Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
* J6 E- R# e" {. d4 M Assist in program planning
3 o3 X& D! W; a$ A- L Be a role model
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& Q. P$ {2 b& l8 Z" l# i% M! ?Volunteer Commitment:
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' e! A6 H/ J# a: V* \, O On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
9 J' j6 e' q( M6 h. h2 t' M) O One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
 A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

9 y6 ?( V% F  g( l% B2 ?Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
! j' `' V) H' V* O Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
) U; s+ U1 t+ L8 R, ` Make good friends
/ b/ O( S4 S8 l- p  u  Q 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
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5 R9 o7 _( |# s) Z% b Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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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