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
( a& I/ O$ k* p# U1 K2 o) SAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
; w9 K0 K5 d/ S3 m" H- e" N% gopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
6 e4 f8 j3 H, o. i( |. pinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
+ I" @! ]2 {# Z$ B4 K/ Y% d" L7 eand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


What will take place in the sessions?
6 W5 W2 I2 v  ^+ Q! D# @5 BEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
: \7 [' Z5 h; Z, \3 e Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
# u8 k& S4 ~: B! }: [# B( L Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
5 [- F* ?- z/ A( z Identify personal leadership strengths …
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) m$ J: T7 p. i; Q* wProgram Schedule:
. O) t9 \  x  n6 k/ ^Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
7 a! [0 X1 o7 ^, d: N6 n, uSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
$ @$ H) |5 ~0 S/ K% L' _) c                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

) H  H: _' n, ~3 C4 G  I  G. gWho can participate?
# |' i" N* h+ G9 L* G! x% F4 lAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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! _0 @, E& v4 r. R3 BWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
: Z* R: _) G* d6 y+ \0 p5 h, ^& ?It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.

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: y+ ^  s" `" Z# b2 R, r6 LVolunteer’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
' e+ Q5 P( `3 t Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
7 h0 J( q7 J" l8 o  O! ^4 b Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
: [% t% c7 c& x6 L/ E+ f* Q Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
; k# x4 G; A# E* u( y6 m9 D4 {/ i, Z- G Assist in program planning
0 V  l' W: Z) F+ R+ g2 ~3 \2 s/ b5 \ Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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) q6 A, @8 V5 F9 G6 |/ G$ h 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
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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
8 S: R1 f% d* L8 { Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
& \$ V& h" r( e3 y3 [# m 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

' y* \* _% i- @; kBenefits to Volunteer:
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0 O; y; R; X, C% p+ Z8 G1 |4 g3 W1 p Gain work experience
8 N" g5 K$ e& N) U6 [* s4 _. N Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
, V3 g) |8 m; d" Y+ B, i9 j Make good friends
( }( k3 J* N9 M# @ Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
4 t/ i* v# f" j0 d2 \! u/ S 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
3 e# F5 H% o! U+ G5 D 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