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
4 q& A3 ?9 ^( FAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
. M4 L7 n4 ~! P% p# t, k7 wopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
) X4 u! q$ M1 ~& P' ninterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.

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What will take place in the sessions?
/ m8 ~+ z, P: H% \! zEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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8 Q7 s3 \1 n3 ], S7 Y+ IThese activities will enable youth to:
% V2 N, y* `# K4 e% T 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.
& {7 s& w+ t1 t3 w8 h$ {: L) VSummer 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

) w) J9 C( ?, s3 N9 C$ QWho can participate?
/ w4 a; R1 |) J9 @' w4 O" m( t6 c2 KAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

8 P; ?1 ^2 U6 q! i4 I/ bWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
- h5 J* _  M3 Z3 X5 D, z; iIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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Volunteer’s Duties:

" F- I; w& [  K4 {+ X 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
7 Q+ R; s: @8 m; D1 h Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
3 Z+ ?/ v; a- D$ [% J# t Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
( x. Z; B6 |% K; {0 q Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

# ~0 u& J0 U" L# sVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
. K  k$ n' D, U/ Z, D0 p, B One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

. R8 \0 d+ p/ `1 p/ GAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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3 d7 a) x9 r/ ]# w 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
" o! W! A% ?; a$ F# y8 q, n6 e7 a A team player
) h% I% v8 C$ J4 m+ ~  U 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
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' |; D$ i9 ]- u4 GBenefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 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
+ i% `# D$ v1 o Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
, }. b2 W% n* I2 b$ G9 \4 i" @7 C& J Make a difference in someone’s life

7 |; L) f- k( y4 H! uIf 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