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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
7 w9 b! w# e5 Q. V! yinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.


8 ~7 c; X! |) V7 m  a4 n% U6 @/ }9 u1 yWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

; F& b; z5 f+ s, pThese 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
: F$ H, L3 g) a! Q  l  J  c Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
) ~; {" a7 p/ p! f# eSummer 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?
) u$ h' J6 v: p3 d& ]6 E! b& UAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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- f/ T+ R; h0 g6 b& 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.


2 T! \5 |0 k0 |( OVolunteer’s Duties:

5 \3 _. B8 @' V( }( k 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 v, O  Z; l% R4 i  I; o Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
# j- J5 T' I/ W% V Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
- f5 r$ W0 Y7 V2 q Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

3 L# v& K; k; h) |8 t 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

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 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
6 m3 S: |4 r/ X) i; x2 A6 E. y A team player
2 E; N3 q% X% F& ~; C8 T* I Able to work independently with minimum supervision
: G# z# a* \; V9 M- `2 R( h7 M Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
0 s$ Y1 J. @' ~, {- J Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
" Y. A& ^: g% Y0 { Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
* Y, R' L7 w3 H Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
* y& G% Q' E8 l2 V8 J5 h8 `# O9 y3 I 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
0 e+ {0 k; D& F- y Make a difference in someone’s life
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* c# M3 |: M( J1 t2 hIf 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