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
; n; L2 z, E3 S4 w* c# {opportunities, leadership training, as well as educational sessions on
4 l7 L5 M& W8 m. b& Kinterpersonal skills, anger management, personal development,
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?
! C! M( l$ M( S4 ~* BEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

These activities will enable youth to:
$ Z6 [3 i, R% i3 H& @, G# y Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
) j! e9 ^% x) D9 j Learn how to access community services and programs
1 v( Z! ~* Z; j3 i& i: l- R Develop self-confidence and problem solving skills
 Identify personal leadership strengths …

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" v# M0 Y$ v# `2 x8 g0 v  c5 H2 JProgram Schedule:
7 u/ X3 M" o% }  J2 wRegular 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
9 a' ]7 u. a* h. y) c                              2 consecutive weeks in August from 9 to 5 p.m. daily

! z( ~- |; r0 x2 E/ Q3 KWho can participate?
4 h; p* m# p& a* u5 }+ `Asian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.
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! q% }% N: E- i8 W. |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
 Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
6 e0 J# W& e! K5 L7 O" n Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
* M) C+ W( _4 B6 p' o* W6 D Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
) B) z7 W0 \# R Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
 Be a role model
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Volunteer Commitment:

' [- n  C, ^  Q  p) Z1 s On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
0 z4 F" C& g& b8 P7 U2 k One time volunteers:  minimum commitment is one seasonal session, i.e. 8 – 10 sessions in Spring, Fall or Summer

- ?6 l" N" ~; H) {7 r5 kAttitude/Skills Requirements:

9 H) X' K4 }: @8 g Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
2 C9 U$ ^* j! }1 `4 ~$ P  a Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
1 ?0 u" I, S4 h# n  J A team player
6 {* n- e6 g5 o& ~$ f2 O/ { Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
* D  Q, Z' b7 R Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

+ b, n' q% u9 F, n- s5 r Gain work experience
. c% j0 g# @  n  ~8 o" ^# d* l Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
: `  l$ ^; C8 p 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
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
 Make a difference in someone’s life

: ]( M% w. w8 W4 |5 x0 A3 aIf 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