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
! ?3 ?' E& S& \6 UAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
3 u; d% O1 l: ropportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
' N! a' I6 h6 |8 Zand  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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! f0 S0 j4 V- c( {5 u. }What will take place in the sessions?
# C& \5 R. J9 L! x& N+ bEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
1 I% P& f3 t% b5 x( z) M3 | Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
8 ?9 A$ z9 k. n6 u Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


; E2 v0 b; d4 ]8 C5 y' x$ C7 z- iProgram Schedule:
0 p( w! L1 U# b# L9 Z# \, q6 A  XRegular 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
3 ~- S6 Y) W" y) N) d8 @                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

7 m! y' P6 F* m0 s# sWho can participate?
: W+ Q& L  B6 R; T1 ^% qAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

3 c! W9 J2 w0 G2 x9 I. AWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
5 i- T4 Y6 Z( Q. _& [% O9 `It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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& w0 ?* D' D8 iVolunteer’s Duties:
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$ g! n9 k8 H! s3 Q) I& A Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
+ S) ^1 ^* I2 m4 Q Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
7 n9 e$ J8 w  R! g, D) T2 n5 w Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
" S: ]) N: l5 v, [( D; @( H( @1 C Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
0 Q7 b( d4 g! E  ]0 {5 d7 G! c Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

5 h1 y: m; x4 YVolunteer Commitment:
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- d$ F2 S* Y. R  `  j0 _ 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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Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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) P; d' K7 W4 G" O* m1 G+ I* y# F2 ?" L Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
0 F; u( B# k* R) L# B1 T" t Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
) j3 w/ l. x7 z; t% U) _ A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
3 n2 a' a9 g. R2 R Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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0 Q" d+ L; I. V2 q! y8 r) { Gain work experience
# H' h- s5 \5 W2 Q: X. X3 p 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
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

+ C% G4 e5 ]2 z" n3 AIf 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