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
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interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
' k4 k( t9 q, rand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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" Z( L; i. l2 h" V& X4 U: ~What will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
0 s8 a# f- q2 Y1 X Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
& A% Z; t- P9 m4 R Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
# k. _9 Q" \* s1 z; C# V Identify personal leadership strengths …

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Program Schedule:
! j: N7 I- |3 n  V/ h7 i6 {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
: C& H5 |$ q6 i6 P& E                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
  R5 b1 `6 @- p1 LAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

  {3 L& h  b5 x) [# G$ UWhat 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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Volunteer’s Duties:

 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
6 n7 C2 \4 I0 Q# r+ d. C- @5 f Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
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2 n, O2 J7 o# D. O; w0 O Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
/ q+ {* Q7 m' \* [* r, L# o Assist in program planning
$ R& H# z" |% b7 _8 h Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:
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 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

% M! [& I8 E/ F# m+ y! D- tAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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- D  r: n9 e2 K) ?: t! K8 T0 { Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
" P! Z3 I; B% m Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
' K/ L: c0 m" i% n; R A team player
" A/ n3 F' W" i' T7 n) G Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
5 H7 c& H4 b5 u) S Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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" [( h( F( u9 G7 MBenefits to Volunteer:

% C7 j& J9 Q. C/ S2 e Gain work experience
; G" v* g. p$ F3 o Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
5 N0 c5 }9 V' P. U 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
0 q6 O* r# p6 ?$ z 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