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
Asian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
: `& }1 k8 ?0 Q  y% z( R. xopportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
( l/ P. B. D/ @  y9 ~) ^8 {and  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?
6 I! V$ c: w0 v: ^2 e4 `Each session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
! S" Z& E# S  |; {+ j Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
 Learn how to access community services and programs
! K1 I( Z) z2 P2 _ Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
: h- ^& q* L4 ~1 q1 Y' g- {1 L4 r# w Identify personal leadership strengths …

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7 W9 E3 _/ f& Q8 c) JProgram Schedule:
# E+ e" V, R8 s8 P$ g7 qRegular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
; s; |! ~, W* }% L0 NSummer Group Sessions: 2 consecutive weeks in July from 9 to 5 p.m. daily
; [& j8 Q' h# H# \- m' A' E                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

" ^" A/ R/ a6 l" C) x5 [8 tWho can participate?
Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

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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Volunteer’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
) m8 d# B  V! A- V: N# y Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
2 w: f7 j; T' c2 w( W; Z Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
9 r( @& c$ n3 W. O( y Assist in program planning
 Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
- K9 M9 ]# N: _$ B( | One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

: `: n, M. S# c; ~% Y' m2 D5 XAttitude/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
+ k8 ^/ G6 T9 E; i A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
5 D# \' Y# b6 ]  y) T Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
4 V. Q, Q& V2 Y  W2 r  r. u5 R Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

Benefits to Volunteer:
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3 f% d$ A- U# B( @ Gain work experience
+ v5 t+ E0 A1 n- w+ _7 ]3 i Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
 Make good friends
1 w0 H9 }- v, ]$ x3 _6 G Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
6 G6 A5 q& ~& C/ R. w0 x Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
* `! Y8 B/ ]  Z Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
. L+ ^8 ]4 G% |" w) U9 \ Make a difference in someone’s life

; v- g' v' D4 ^* r8 xIf 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