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
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) X0 `; d3 z7 [3 n0 v# f, uinterpersonal 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?
" e( d. v6 C5 S  o# y' i+ K3 x1 kEach session presents concepts through interactive activities that encourage active discussion and participation.

' D9 q% T' b: H2 g& ~9 z- g6 VThese activities will enable youth to:
+ }5 t# s# C0 x! c0 T: U  { Explore personal interests in arts and recreation
, Z5 M. R$ j) n  E( D; D6 W+ j 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.
" y7 _' W  t0 J% ^Summer 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?
7 S' o: K6 [# B' X: sAsian youth aged 11 to 15, who are new immigrants or locally born Asian living in Edmonton or surrounding area.

2 [( z7 g! l0 r. h7 c3 DWhat is the cost of joining the T.A.N.G. program?
- L: d4 c7 ^1 tIt is FREE and space is limited to 15 to 20 participants per group.


' `: u7 d' C  V2 b, N8 nVolunteer’s Duties:

 Distribute promotional flyers to schools, churches, communities and social services agencies
% x! _4 |! D$ @3 F9 Y Facilitate and/or coordinate   activity-based function such as to host a gym day or sport tournaments or workshop on personal growth development
: X) t; Q2 i# h& ^+ t  ^3 G$ Y2 ` Facilitate or assist in ice-breakers and/or other activities
' N: H# X! t7 T* {& {6 I. V. g Facilitate or assist in small group discussions
* o1 K6 @* n2 W$ E( }! t4 ? Research activities related to the sessions’ topic
 Enforce safety rules during program sessions and fieldtrips
 Assist in program planning
$ T/ k- [) C- L; s9 t5 A2 n7 E( r Be a role model

' ]* r  p3 i! s& A* cVolunteer Commitment:

 On-going volunteers (we have volunteers dedicated themselves to the program for almost 4 years)
: v! G. `' F4 [- E1 D' k* Z 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:

 Mature, patient, organized, willing to take and follow instruction from Program Coordinator
* k) y$ O7 h/ W/ l Open and willing to initiate and maintain a positive relationship with youth in the program
 A team player
 Able to work independently with minimum supervision
 Value the building on strengths of  children, youth and families
: {3 p9 `- Q: U5 {2 x- U Willing to work with youth including youth at risk
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Benefits to Volunteer:

 Gain work experience
 Contribute to the well being of children, youth and families
0 a3 a5 z% D# J) P0 [: Q Make good friends
7 M2 v+ G6 V$ N; f( T1 P7 a% j. R: ?8 z Develop a sense of belonging with the community and get a chance to participate proactively
& j; Z8 H! a. M; v0 j5 X Use your personal knowledge and skills for a good cause in the community
/ ?: o: s0 y0 @( G$ }( [ Opportunity for team work
 Reference for future scholarship, education and employment applications
6 Y3 v9 P# k4 L& c3 h Make a difference in someone’s life
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% T4 Q5 I' g3 f" sIf 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