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
7 C+ j. r4 F6 H5 M; L+ ^  Popportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
  V+ g: J1 p$ iand  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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These activities will enable youth to:
: w; h! p, M* i: K Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
- Q8 {, e* `+ n6 Z  N% v Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
0 C% L9 b' D/ e* e Identify personal leadership strengths …
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5 i& {/ N4 [8 t4 e$ p) |" hProgram Schedule:
! c8 l% }/ A9 |# |Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
8 v: Q. h0 c; V, uSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
" e4 p9 t$ }' y! @                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

Who can participate?
- B7 \0 N' B0 O1 |$ ]/ N$ }5 CAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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- z6 q1 [" C) E0 |! |& F3 ~What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
( S! e  ^0 j5 u7 T& z' l0 ]It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


Volunteer’s Duties:
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- g3 N. P9 k. ~8 h Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
+ A( K" H- b# {0 C0 f Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: l( a8 l# E3 M2 G Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
2 m1 a  F6 M4 j* B Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 I4 Z+ `# ?+ ~ Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
  J$ f% |* {9 L; W$ j) v) U3 ]6 \ Be a role model

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

/ j  ]5 i: s# \& wAttitude/Skills Requirements:

8 b3 u, M1 y$ T" B( x Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
  O7 w4 d, u$ C1 G Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
- [+ E+ v1 Z# S: w3 V0 }  j A team player
' x4 {+ d6 u1 K Able to work independently with minimum supervision
3 ]& H: W6 c6 k' _8 P4 B 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:

, i$ E% k# F5 e# p Gain work experience
( }+ \5 N  e; F; _8 e6 I3 T" p Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
; x5 M. d. g1 v Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
; K$ {  p/ C8 D, Z8 v# Y Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
/ {+ b$ R" Q* m# o/ o' B Opportunity for team work
, h) F$ I! E" y( {% z2 n Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
/ h" D0 `& i. c( p# H3 n9 r Make a difference in someone’s life

- w0 k  z0 M9 O; [- V0 i* W) LIf 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