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
; }% l# ^8 ~5 A) |0 Aopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
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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:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
  v0 o+ W& s- JSummer 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

Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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  e4 Z# V# z2 L# D. ?/ mWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
, W0 G4 Q6 ?6 P" JIt 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
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
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( P8 n0 b' v9 L7 @( ]  g6 N Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
4 q  y* ?, f) L; z+ N' ]! {5 V One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
3 j, R) ]  {  W7 s7 l 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
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 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
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" J0 H; Z  d- Q8 w: r) P! C5 }. p5 R 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
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
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  |. U" ^, n) D% Q. 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