青少年义工机会

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T.A.N.G. Youth Program is an educational and activity-based program aiming to equip
, `" }  G8 w1 W4 ?7 ^1 d2 S- K# tAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
5 l2 w% _" i* V% w# y! t- ^1 jopportunities, 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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3 @9 {' H# H; }: h7 u6 u, g0 BWhat will take place in the sessions?
Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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These activities will enable youth to:
  S) E) X& a- c- x Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
" A$ d# j# Y: B  V4 R Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
7 z8 \8 C% I  W+ D! p  C5 h Identify personal leadership strengths …
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* v3 r/ F+ l# M4 H5 S4 u; i# g6 NProgram Schedule:
  m& Y0 X+ u) c% Z% T$ MRegular 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
* Y0 A3 T1 @3 M$ x. Y" _7 C- B4 I                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

8 w9 U7 h4 x& R2 G2 s+ L/ r2 ~Who can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

" r7 B- o) `2 i7 K% ]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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4 U- k6 x5 y/ w' z5 g& OVolunteer’s Duties:

3 h6 r' T3 L# d2 k& \/ ? 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
' @8 t1 F7 p* C  a7 t; B  H# z3 _ Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
: b+ }- R8 o! |  r Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
+ T$ R0 H- T% Q- P3 w4 W* o Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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' P: Z$ y0 U$ Q2 s# V( K8 I On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
; s' P' u/ D% R( V0 Z One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:
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$ b( p+ k4 k) W( y( v 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
' N- Z1 C( p1 l7 @) R Able to work independently with minimum supervision
8 d$ A  `& P3 b5 G2 m: |7 _. m. y Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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2 ?7 }* R  [7 K( l( x+ t% JBenefits to Volunteer:
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, p* [2 x: q; \ Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
) b+ \0 c) q0 z; v) _4 B! B! F2 I Make good friends
6 z# \& d  Z: \ 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
/ s# E% V% N3 a- Y Opportunity for team work
( ^7 @9 I5 j$ R* Q Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

4 K' G  ?. ?$ q8 CIf 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