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
" l- u) r, @1 xopportunities, 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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  K* s# \4 Y8 F. RWhat will take place in the sessions?
8 w7 j. @0 v( L: e, KEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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. Z$ I0 W) S, U- S* t# L! _: d5 u+ v6 l" CThese activities will enable youth to:
* B9 ^: C( W$ v Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
7 m$ V+ I* Y* Y5 C2 _ Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
Regular 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
                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
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Who can participate?
5 @2 h, ?1 L, HAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

What is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
3 Q( p; s# ~( G7 l! }6 i3 \It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


! S' A* K! Q5 l) aVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
. I" u: B  \4 L  \" H; I; n3 T Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
# X" E$ Z) ^2 L$ s. Q 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
 Be a role model
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' f4 R0 O: I8 J; L" ~+ `) VVolunteer Commitment:

) d: U: i; s. X0 I5 Q) g0 z On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
; ]" r8 c7 l' v 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:

: p! n. }2 C" w, S' J+ ^ 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
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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* F$ W  E7 _4 q! k) ^* F' b( SBenefits to Volunteer:

! ~! a. H# j( V; z7 E7 k' } Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
- R' o& x0 M' M3 u$ Q0 e Make good friends
! w/ P" ^( A; b2 o) ~ 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
7 b# T- l* c& y6 N9 J Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 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