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
$ R1 q9 I1 G! i. [1 Popportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
interpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
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' h, J6 @% x7 L  [9 }' w4 U' xWhat will take place in the sessions?
6 Q6 H  l! h  W$ B* P6 K% r: aEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

' k: P$ o6 j1 O$ EThese activities will enable youth to:
 Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
% X) P  S; h' n  C) q0 F5 T Learn how to access community services and programs
7 M6 {* y+ s% a) U  f Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …


! B& b& d6 L) ?Program Schedule:
Regular 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
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Who can participate?
Asian 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?
It is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.
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5 ]) }- g0 e! lVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
5 v8 \4 |. V( f  J; r" @ 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
. \; d; m+ ^& i0 e Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
4 u+ q4 R4 O$ F Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
: f0 s3 ~, g, ~' g Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
& I2 J% q+ H: A( C Assist in program planning
. H2 k, X* _" B" q 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)
& F0 c/ j0 v6 D( U 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:
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 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
' g& f2 g) K8 |: T5 i Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
3 F: }( m1 o" c1 _; M: p4 M- } A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
) c, m) V% |' j; K9 P Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
 Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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2 E6 ~  J% ]1 Z0 c% h2 Z5 tBenefits to Volunteer:

3 f1 W3 k# c& Q  L  |. _ Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
' b/ b& p' z3 w7 i& v. r 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
0 m5 a9 W6 ~5 U& T5 b Opportunity for team work
5 ^/ F+ O- w/ G# X! O9 w. Y Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
& t5 O- l) Q# z* O 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