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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
; }4 e6 k  y/ ?3 uinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
( Z8 N$ G$ S/ Z9 m0 mand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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/ q# `) t8 Y) P) F- N& E" `What will take place in the sessions?
+ A: B: h9 F: V$ nEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
. U0 ?- l0 ]9 w Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
- u- y* S- A/ r0 s/ _& E. S' w Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
. g4 O: {! V9 X" D( V Identify personal leadership strengths …
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* c2 \  |2 D# |# l8 e  pProgram Schedule:
$ f8 I( {  W2 T: J3 Z; }# nRegular 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 ]0 Y5 S. B% o( u5 }" L! Q) y/ J                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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3 N0 w3 L- ~" i; Y! TWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

* t: O0 _: p# G* O" z3 i5 O- 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.


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
8 V7 d7 K8 Q4 Q7 c- V3 g Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
/ Q2 G/ X' K/ m Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
; G  T8 `5 b- a+ o- } Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
0 U7 Y- I( i( E Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
, F, l: t: `9 t. \1 E One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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6 ]0 r5 E8 z! a  WAttitude/Skills Requirements:

 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
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
  A5 C& o  n- V/ ^% _% t2 m Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
5 v# g0 p. p" Q" }0 r/ z Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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* |1 @% `4 x" H; Z2 ABenefits to Volunteer:
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6 ^9 @3 x& O: V; A9 j8 c Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
0 c: b  l( V' O/ ^+ F* u 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
4 z/ X* k8 ]- a6 p/ D. X Opportunity for team work
0 H0 o( y! }( l; L$ N; A9 l Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
) V0 b/ V/ r( [$ s1 ^( Z2 Q Make a difference in someone’s life
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% C* B$ J/ u# d8 f; Y( }9 ^. _# N4 f  ?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