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
$ M$ [* G8 Q* G5 aAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
6 G4 ~+ h1 N9 A! W, }+ n% |% |interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
3 X* D; Z' E* Q, W- a5 l+ |and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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6 r# E3 F1 a) t8 A) y7 a7 n0 Q9 BWhat will take place in the sessions?
. o7 R/ ^# F2 I4 `Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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. l7 L) w9 D+ JThese activities will enable youth to:
7 [' Z% w7 I" t# j- H( I Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
* F' J( t$ o4 p Learn how to access community services and programs
$ ?0 |! [( w, r1 u, E Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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: M% b  w: i1 f: K% ]( WProgram Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
5 E% _, w0 |4 ]3 XSummer 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?
2 r  Y$ _) Y# b. cAsian 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?
4 T, {  b" q/ g& j3 }- Y, mIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


Volunteer’s Duties:

 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
+ I; ^( ]0 _* h& x/ i3 D Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
0 N& s4 D! k+ k# w Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
7 T' j$ }7 K* k+ p- n$ ?: R Be a role model
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4 d8 {  }2 E/ Q; [1 J, LVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
" D# {( A: W( O2 p 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:

 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
" z; V' e/ s# C5 B Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
# h, w' `1 s( B) b4 j Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

8 H# T% ~8 q, M5 B3 h% EBenefits to Volunteer:
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7 _8 s% F; x" ?8 V4 h3 Z; ? Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
4 C" O0 G) X/ l, Z- `+ H Make good friends
" C7 f, V$ w' V Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
; K- o3 k) y# F  h( W Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
6 s& g& `: q' @& u- d Opportunity for team work
8 P8 K" Y' K! }& q- C. ^3 m Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
) B0 k- U% S) k  G; X 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