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
5 `" T$ ]/ J' k9 t! Y( ]. v" vAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, 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* f. ?% u' q$ wWhat will take place in the sessions?
/ x7 i1 S. V; \* d  ]6 IEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

3 X$ ~" I  r$ _! r  J) [9 i1 TThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
0 B8 n; f& f7 Q& a2 T1 k8 _. v- ` 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.
. g: U& c: L0 E& U: PSummer 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

$ H: f7 S* l3 c4 e% PWho 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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What 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.
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' }2 W$ ~* y4 [' s, q) N; e  mVolunteer’s Duties:

9 m& z! T& T  w& V, o 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
6 B8 ^4 g, B5 V+ i- C Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 e  {+ M2 Q" G Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
0 X8 C, T' E' X, w$ D4 T Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
+ R( _$ J3 n' U* B1 n0 j Assist in program planning
- F" e4 n$ g) I1 f$ @ Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 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
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1 ?, i+ w/ m6 y5 J7 h2 E# q7 ~Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
2 C) [- Q0 ?4 N4 Q/ O% V 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
) O' v) d( c4 h  E8 L Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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 Gain work experience
: e, ^; G$ x7 G8 D9 f4 N Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
; b9 `& h( B) E Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
1 E/ H+ b6 a+ j7 p" J) K Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
) K+ O9 g& R, h3 K Opportunity for team work
, c7 G# b2 A& I7 a+ J) K, Z Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
7 h- m1 n! O: A7 h0 S Make a difference in someone’s life

; p( j" z3 e$ g7 ZIf 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