青少年义工机会

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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
% j8 c; h3 Y: ^( k0 t/ g$ U! y: Jopportunities, 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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3 O4 w, ^. v. |; ~What will take place in the sessions?
0 m- R2 l7 ]7 R* g/ Z0 p$ hEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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6 N2 b3 G* b( k9 N; fThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
/ @: K; {' G/ }8 O% X: z- A Learn how to access community services and programs
( M+ L% N1 I5 C Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
# _# D1 K) D- V; G- P) mRegular 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
4 q7 x6 [# [& H  l7 H4 H                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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2 U) e5 p0 o0 _: e! A* y/ {8 FWho can participate?
0 G- r4 G7 I2 L. P  b4 OAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

7 a1 m" v4 p2 N  h1 _7 X  aWhat 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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6 b' H9 @# o' j; ~4 B6 u5 LVolunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
  U  B2 d  F$ G! ~& q: O- p/ t 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
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
: g; t, f% U9 u Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
. I4 Q8 k, A) ~; o$ r. y  \) t7 c 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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6 s0 U% b/ N: v0 H, Q+ y9 I" R3 c 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
 A team player
  x5 F3 D& l2 b" F# s* [' o! k. D8 d6 Y Able to work independently with minimum supervision
3 Z& G* N% g. j+ D) Z5 ?* h; S2 _1 G Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

) ^+ }- _8 G) h/ c) xBenefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
$ G' D1 g: s0 R5 s Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
; D: ?3 S8 E3 g& U  O' c 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
6 e- g" T/ c. c% _3 l) g Opportunity for team work
$ I! a6 o' I! S0 {! _0 D/ Q Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
8 z/ s" O& T  ]0 ]. A0 T0 p. i& x Make a difference in someone’s life

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