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
% M' E5 B$ g* }+ @' LAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
- \" w" p; L! A' y0 ]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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6 z4 S) i- }6 r' j( }! WWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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( L9 H# i+ I5 i4 i( c7 CThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
# ?2 x/ K$ R' }* @& Y Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
/ v  q0 X0 Z. ~1 D% IAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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# {: b4 c/ x3 ~* U+ HWhat 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.


# ^$ \" W2 q  U+ o7 _  E& @. GVolunteer’s Duties:

" w7 h0 I  n2 \7 l2 U 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
( R- m& L2 H+ O3 `" R8 R Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
( x- O1 E1 n+ W( o: ?. [/ E% y Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
. {% X9 o% ?$ F  h1 i Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
  s" o" Y% ^  e# Q% w% w Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
/ A$ s4 R  _; }( S+ P! k1 O$ o" o One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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, z8 ~% P0 k" `! m- h! zAttitude/Skills Requirements:

8 S1 }* e1 x# i  o4 F4 H* z! s1 E Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
7 [- b3 V; M. |- s2 s" u6 ?( m 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
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Benefits to Volunteer:

4 T" C0 l: i. a' k2 f) F Gain work experience
! v0 q( d. ~. U/ P* S" }5 ~) l0 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
9 u9 F. V+ G7 p, Y' I Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
0 X. c) {. c+ R% n Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
2 p# [  b6 l% ~# A. l5 L% [! A1 {, t Make a difference in someone’s life

3 b$ N4 `; R8 W) O5 r+ w0 mIf 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