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
/ v9 V% s) y/ ]/ oopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
9 g9 A, R5 S0 i3 m+ Mand  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?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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% `  Z7 G$ A/ I8 DThese activities will enable youth to:
& a7 L# w: m2 T* _0 C; s& `' u Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
. H: w" v% \5 }1 Z$ l2 R6 j Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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* B  T4 I6 l! q5 s/ ?& hProgram Schedule:
* M; D+ K! M* jRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
4 N" R  h3 @8 f1 ~8 H& QSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
0 x+ j6 `& ~* c, O                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

  I8 w4 P5 V) V0 Y+ |. e( K" ~# aWho can participate?
: J, L( \3 \9 _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?
$ Z# O5 X" [4 S$ Y( L% F4 @It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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. s3 W4 I- c- P; B" \8 qVolunteer’s Duties:
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 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
7 s7 b- P3 B1 y 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
- B# h$ k5 q0 H Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
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7 B/ t2 M- C+ ?! A! H& w8 t Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
* }# V" e( |/ i% g. T+ x& X* b; H One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer
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5 T) |  r2 Y8 A; `Attitude/Skills Requirements:

1 L; Z6 m$ V  t/ l' t 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
5 w* z9 j& b1 U Able to work independently with minimum supervision
4 P; n) x7 A: @8 h) o Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
/ N4 A: V: L$ b! S1 D Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

0 ?6 O4 U! }' s8 B: a, S7 @ Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
, P1 ]5 F: f6 o Make good friends
 Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
4 E0 Y9 h9 A6 k. a, \ Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
( M7 _9 [! F1 M' P. d Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
* X0 v" e2 A3 T6 c+ v! D! A, U Make a difference in someone’s life
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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