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
/ ^: }5 d) {7 j0 U8 D& XAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, 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?
( L) |# R  `8 a  }Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

+ y# R5 m% m+ _8 v0 XThese activities will enable youth to:
4 {+ R; G5 i$ G. x Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
. o& c& C, w7 ^* { Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
) q- R" X6 m, c Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
1 u1 E- ~& |  }2 QRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
- x; C7 W- i- w" V: wSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
) b2 k' h! A+ a3 b( Q                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
, X, I6 ?: E3 Q! |0 L2 NAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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7 l1 A% A3 ~2 R$ u3 J- i  gWhat 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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; M4 G+ L, r2 K( ]  t* O# n  fVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
% l( R, T6 n# z2 \ Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
1 c$ M: {2 [9 Q' e4 ? Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
, I8 q3 i% k8 g+ B  v) r$ |( B Assist in program planning
; z5 {4 Q$ @% w6 i/ u( b2 o/ U Be a role model

) ^% V$ r: u& j2 h: aVolunteer Commitment:

  Z( m2 q. f. C) M6 _/ n0 G9 w, g 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:

# H/ O# X' O+ v8 o, h- D 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
3 z& X& L" b3 |) \& d( j A team player
# ?+ L8 L: L7 ]' l Able to work independently with minimum supervision
# x9 M+ Z0 M  V$ B5 j 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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9 R6 A/ t5 O# Y' V( t Gain work experience
' D; T9 S5 Y* _5 z7 D+ T9 k Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 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
 Opportunity for team work
 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