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
5 }2 i3 |4 S: q, _7 @0 Y( dAsian youth to make healthy and safe choice. Recreational challenges, volunteering
opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
1 T9 \. v0 b9 k$ T5 Qinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
% X- X+ P) ^  q3 K; ^and  Canadian-Asian culture are some of the ways in which this goal is achieved.
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2 o$ w. A( [& Z! }What will take place in the sessions?
1 G4 e. }. P2 ^( \: oEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.
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% L3 X( @1 v; N, W2 dThese activities will enable youth to:
) g8 n9 f/ `8 [1 X% ` Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
; R; Q0 C. \1 ?1 e Learn how to access community services and programs
 Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …
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Program Schedule:
Regular Spring and Fall Group Sessions: runs on alternate Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5 p.m.
% Q; A9 E0 ?6 H' Y* K, p4 V- f4 tSummer 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?
; o; Z' N  k5 \4 q- C* X( ]Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

' v0 T  T  s$ Q5 c4 M" D' y" R' v) gWhat 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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& t( i8 s" J/ J- gVolunteer’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
4 D( P( o. D4 H9 y) o6 B2 f Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
 Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
 Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
& t5 |$ g' `( n' { Be a role model

Volunteer Commitment:
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6 R: K( u9 ^- O  J& e On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
1 Q# z. Y& d$ x6 I One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

Attitude/Skills Requirements:

+ {1 ]% e0 {" K2 G6 X  H2 W Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
6 O* W( T- p6 ?4 a$ q7 i3 [7 t9 W Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
% Z& K7 {# D8 H+ z- d5 j0 P A team player
. w& _3 D/ H) {2 ?9 { Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
( l3 @& b. D" }) d Willing to work with youth including youth at risk

1 G' t$ f( n9 r; sBenefits to Volunteer:

7 w  Z4 J& ~( B Gain work experience
$ ~5 `' q5 Q5 F' Y Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
/ J( X" i& x: ^8 R Make good friends
% y' {# v- R# F. Q7 F# i9 E' b Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
" ?) {$ U, b% @( n0 h0 C Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
 Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

; Q7 V6 u! g; P; e* n& mIf 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