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
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
- s0 Q1 z; Z6 E. g% Cinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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; R; o7 F1 q0 Q* q5 D7 tWhat will take place in the sessions?
( U4 i6 I( R' \: M0 CEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
! k. u7 [0 c  v! g Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
8 @  q% x' Q& E) ?: {) i# [ Identify personal leadership strengths …


Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
$ H8 `9 W% ~$ _) f8 G( P) K; oSummer 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

Who can participate?
2 v/ l4 \0 q% ~6 w: ~% n6 y0 K) L. pAsian 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?
9 G( G* N1 g5 G6 O8 ^' DIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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. w' Q% t- _& _9 m& A4 jVolunteer’s Duties:
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 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
- G7 M+ e3 I0 z6 U# K4 i Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
! X; D' A0 C( b Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
% o) m0 E  v3 x, c5 y Assist in program planning
 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)
) ]$ W9 V# F4 m9 {  B. u' o/ c" R0 ] One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

# h1 k- \6 v" Z! V  y  a  LAttitude/Skills Requirements:
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. V" {! _% z& g6 n  P! K) I) s 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
3 W/ \+ D6 C. _" l( W1 c  h; J! _* b9 x A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

" x& s! q8 Y+ k) `+ w0 jBenefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 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
* o5 G9 R5 l7 \" r' X Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life
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8 e" u* O1 [6 z# }3 J" uIf 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